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Special Education Schools in Indiana

2,388 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,444
Post-Master’s Certificate 706
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 706
Bachelor’s Degree 193
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 7,510 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 Indiana

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $50,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

1,863 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
20,319 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,460 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 81% of the teachers are full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,766 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
45,328 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. In their early career, IU Bloomington grads earn an average salary of $49,927. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,196 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $17,773. In their early career, University of St. Francis Fort Wayne grads earn an average salary of $42,941.

#5

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,127 Total Students

In their early career, SMWC grads earn an average salary of $36,096. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at SMWC.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
50,344 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,836 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#6

Marian University

Indianapolis
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,919 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,506 a year. The average student takes 4.02 years to complete their degree at Grace College.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,008 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,222. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,862 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,220 a year. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,756 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Special Education Careers in IN

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 16% $40,040
Special Education Preschool Teachers 11% $45,180
Special Education Teachers 8% $37,620
Special Education Professors 6% $51,480
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $50,900
Middle School Special Education Teachers 6% $49,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,710
Educational Administration 2,252
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,703
Curriculum & Instruction 871
General Education 502
Instructional Media Design 388
Multilingual Education 364
Student Counseling 316

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