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Special Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 180 students earned their Special Ed degrees in IA.

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 150
Bachelor’s Degree 29
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 91.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,666 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#4

Northwestern College

Orange City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Dordt grads earn an average salary of $41,889. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

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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