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1,464 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities is offered at 195 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates 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

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,464 students 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 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 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 88.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 166
Women 1,298
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 56
Black or African American 172
Hispanic or Latino 171
White 976
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 83
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There are 195 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
211 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 211 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Lamar University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#2

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
193 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Ball State. Of these students, 93% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

63 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 63 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
63 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Georgia. About 94% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

56 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Mary's College of California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,357 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from SMC. About 86% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
52 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at USC. Of these students, 87% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
47 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UCF. About 96% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
42 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UF. Of these students, 93% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
37 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at San Francisco State University awarded 37 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. Of these students, 91% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
28 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UMass Boston. About 75% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
27 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from KU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#13

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
26 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Quinnipiac. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#14

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
25 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Olivet Nazarene University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Olivet Nazarene. Of these students, 72% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
24 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,684 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Granite State College awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,027 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The teaching students with disabilities program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
22 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Alabama. About 86% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Saint Cloud State University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#20

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Georgia College. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teaching for Autism 585
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 255
Other Special Education & Teaching 175
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 117
Early Childhood Special Education 111

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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