Bachelor’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,415 people earned their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching students with disabilities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,052 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,415 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,657 |
| Basic Certificate | 301 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 201 |
| Associate Degree | 75 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 56 |
Earnings of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teaching students with disabilities majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 89.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 664 |
| Women | 5,751 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 736 |
| White | 4,886 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 391 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 450 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 836 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WGU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 92% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois State University. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
St. Joseph's College - New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SJC. About 95% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Liberty University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 94% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WCUPA. Of these students, 95% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from NAU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Western Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WWU. About 91% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UW - Eau Claire. About 94% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from USU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Kutztown University. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Millersville. Of these students, 96% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Broward College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from BC. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
University of Memphis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UofM. Of these students, 94% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from BGSU. Of these students, 92% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The College of New Jersey is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from TCNJ. Of these students, 94% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of West Florida. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UWF. Of these students, 95% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GVSU. Of these students, 93% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 91,742 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 986 |
| Elementary Special Education | 602 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 358 |
| Teaching for Learning Disabilities | 173 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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