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Special Education Schools in Iowa

304 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 195
Post-Master’s Certificate 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 67
Bachelor’s Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 86.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 4,160 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 Iowa

Special Ed grads earn an average of $56,300 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Morningside College

Sioux City
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,415 a year. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morningside. An average student at Morningside will pay a net price of $23,807.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,031 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,064.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,350 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Northwestern College

Orange City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 86% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,443.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,621 a year.

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Dordt will pay a net price of $25,575. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,427 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at Graceland Lamoni will pay a net price of $18,561.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,351.

#10

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,677 a year.

Special Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200
Special Education Teachers 9% $75,840
Special Education Professors 7% $56,570
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $57,660
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $55,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,604
Teacher Education Subject Specific 599
Educational Administration 340
General Education 226
Student Counseling 191
Curriculum & Instruction 129
Teaching English or French 48
Other Education 31

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