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Special Education in Iowa

Special Education Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Iowa

5,010 people in the state and 438,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Special Ed.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $57,881, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. IA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Iowa offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,956 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

#2

Northwestern College

Orange City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,403 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,622 a year. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,293 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,687 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

Special Education Careers in IA

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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