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Special Education in Georgia

Special Education Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Georgia

14,120 people in the state and 438,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Special Ed.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $69,120, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. GA

There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,461 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 49% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,362 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,288 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,074 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 37%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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