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General Special Education Doctor's Degree

General Special Education Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in General Special Education is offered at 682 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Special Education.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 22,116 students earned theirGeneral Special Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Special Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 28
Associate’s Degree 81
Bachelor’s Degree 5,803
Master’s Degree 15,971
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 233

Earnings of General Special Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in General Special Education of $54,220 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $54,981
4 years $54,220
5 years $59,983

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for General Special Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 813 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Special Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

Arizona State University Digital Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,534 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,219 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 898 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 425 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN

American College of Education comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 389 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

National University

San Diego, CA

National University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

University of West Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 322 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 304 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 297 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 285 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Illinois State University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 213 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 159 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Northern Colorado is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 148 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their doctor's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to General Special Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 3,548
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 2,055
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 1,213
Special Education and Teaching, Other 1,070
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 1,002

References

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