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Master's Degree in General Special Education

Master’s Degrees in General Special Education

14,052 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 543 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of teaching students with disabilities graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,052 people earned their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’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 master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,040
Women 12,012
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 376
Black or African American 1,312
Hispanic or Latino 2,130
White 8,862
International Students 149
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,223
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There are 543 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
1,368 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,368 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Grand Canyon University. About 82% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
1,272 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,272 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Skysong. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#3

National University

San Diego, California
431 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from National University. Of these students, 77% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
420 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WGU. About 82% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
326 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. 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, 326 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
320 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. 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, 320 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Lamar University. Of these students, 93% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
288 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Liberty University. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
243 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UWF. Of these students, 90% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
181 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Pace University. About 72% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
172 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from LIU Post. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
152 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Colorado comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. About 94% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

142 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 91% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
139 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. 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, 139 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Ball State. Of these students, 92% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
139 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from American College of Education. Of these students, 86% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
137 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Joseph's University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from St. Joe's. About 94% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
126 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Dakota comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UND. Of these students, 92% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
122 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Joseph's College - New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SJC. About 83% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
119 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Wilmington University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#19

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas
117 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fort Hays State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from FHSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
117 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. About 79% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 1,191
Elementary Special Education 1,076
Early Childhood Special Education 892
Other Special Education & Teaching 582
Secondary Special Education 477

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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