Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This makes it the 10th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for teaching students with disabilities students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 166 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teaching students with disabilities students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from KU. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Of these students, 81% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UT Austin. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Louis University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SLU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GWU.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNM.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Texas Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Washington State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Wazzu. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UW Seattle. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Penn State University Park.
The University of Alabama comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UA.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Arizona. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UIUC.
Illinois State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNC Greensboro.
University of Utah comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from U of U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Physical Impaired | 233 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 5 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 2 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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