Graduate Certificates in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,657 people earned their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. About 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 190 |
| Women | 1,467 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 154 |
| White | 1,162 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 195 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lamar University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Lamar University. Of these students, 95% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Ball State. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% 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 graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 88% were women and 28% 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 graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Minnesota State Mankato.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UCF. Of these students, 93% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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, 42 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UF. Of these students, 93% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. About 77% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UMass Boston. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Kansas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from KU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Quinnipiac University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Quinnipiac. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Olivet Nazarene University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Olivet Nazarene. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Granite State College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from GSC. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from NSU.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UW - Eau Claire. About 94% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Alabama. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Saint Cloud State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from St. Cloud State University. About 88% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Georgia College. About 79% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Autism | 670 |
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 252 |
| Teaching for Brain Injuries | 252 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 220 |
| Secondary Special Education | 209 |
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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