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General Special Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 101 students earned their Teaching Students with Disabilities degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, General Special Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Special Education Majors in Iowa

Teaching Students with Disabilities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a teaching students with disabilities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching students with disabilities majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 91.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Special Education Grads in Iowa

3,530 people in the state and 475,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching students with disabilities.

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Wages for General Special Education Jobs in Iowa

Teaching Students with Disabilities grads earn an average of $57,730 in the state and $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Iowa that offer teaching students with disabilities degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Morningside College

Sioux City
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,350.

#2

Northwestern College

Orange City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 87% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#5

Dordt University

Sioux Center
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Dordt. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Graduates earn an average $37,822 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,666 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,668. Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

General Special Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers teaching students with disabilities majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 9% $75,840
Special Education Professors 7% $56,570
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $57,660
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $55,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching students with disabilities.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 19
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 17
Early Childhood Special Education 9
Teaching for Mental Retardation 9
Elementary Special Education 8
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 6
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 4
Teaching for Autism 3

View all majors related to General Special Education

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