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6,824 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 450 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of teaching students with disabilities graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors

In 2020-2021, 6,824 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 15,631
Bachelor’s Degree 6,824
Graduate Certificate 1,464
Basic Certificate 298
Doctor’s Degree 176
Associate Degree 55
Undergraduate Certificate 49

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 89.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 740
Women 6,084
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 85
Black or African American 272
Hispanic or Latino 777
White 5,277
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 383
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There are 450 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
836 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 836 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
402 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Grand Canyon University awarded 402 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#3

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
160 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Illinois State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#4

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
139 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at SJC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#5

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
131 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Of these students, 95% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
113 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 92% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

111 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
105 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at WCUPA. About 94% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
93 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from NAU. About 91% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
87 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,359 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WWU. About 93% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
85 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,027 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UW - Eau Claire. Of these students, 93% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
75 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Utah State University awarded 75 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
74 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The teaching students with disabilities program at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania awarded 74 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#14

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
73 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Millersville. Of these students, 96% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
66 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The teaching students with disabilities program at Broward College awarded 66 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
65 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UofM. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

64 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 64 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#18

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
62 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,603 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,955 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at TCNJ. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#19

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
60 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UWF. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#20

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
56 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GVSU. About 91% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Early Childhood Special Education 867
Elementary Special Education 562
Other Special Education & Teaching 380
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 197
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 106

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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