Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education
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Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
In 2020-2021, 176 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 | 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 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 83.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 147 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from KU. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% 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. The teaching students with disabilities program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #2 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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Vanderbilt University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UT Austin. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at SLU.
Washington State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Wazzu.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Penn State University Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% 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. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UW Seattle. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Texas Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from U of U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UNC Greensboro.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UIUC. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at University of Arizona.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UA.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 10 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 9 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 4 |
| Teaching for Mental Retardation | 3 |
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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