Master’s Degrees in General Special Education
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Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
In 2020-2021, 15,631 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 | 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 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 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,392 |
| Women | 13,239 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 413 |
| Black or African American | 1,530 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,148 |
| White | 9,926 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,475 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 543 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Grand Canyon University awarded 1,368 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,272 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Skysong. About 87% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,480 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 431 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at National University. Of these students, 72% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Western Governors University awarded 420 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. About 91% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The teaching students with disabilities program at Lamar University awarded 320 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 288 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at UWF. About 86% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at Pace University. About 66% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at LIU Post. About 73% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at University of Northern Colorado. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 86% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Ball State University awarded 139 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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. The teaching students with disabilities program at American College of Education awarded 139 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $47,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,144 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Saint Joseph's University awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UND. Of these students, 90% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 master's degrees were handed out to teaching students with disabilities majors at SJC. About 88% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Wilmington University. About 83% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at Fort Hays State University awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The teaching students with disabilities program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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 | 1,580 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,006 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 685 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 645 |
| Secondary Special Education | 535 |
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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