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Special Education Schools in Georgia

641 students earned Special Ed degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

In this state, Special Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Georgia

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 266
Bachelor’s Degree 200
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 169
Post-Master’s Certificate 169
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 15,330 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Georgia

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $55,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $38,654. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,995.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Georgia College. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,468 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
11,557 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
7,898 Total Students

In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $35,220. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Augusta University. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,044.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
10,949 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 69% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,567.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,851. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 84% of the teachers are full time.

Special Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250
Special Education Preschool Teachers 15% $54,430
Special Education Professors 15% $57,670
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 15% $54,520
Middle School Special Education Teachers 14% $58,410
Special Education Teachers 7% $56,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,845
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,327
Curriculum & Instruction 892
Educational Administration 776
Instructional Media Design 588
Student Counseling 358
Other Education 128
General Education 117

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