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Special Education Schools in Kansas

441 students earned Special Ed degrees in Kansas in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 372
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 81.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kansas

3,600 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Kansas

Special Ed grads earn an average of $54,340 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
26,780 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,709.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
14,102 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,602 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,615 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,394 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,275 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,364 Total Students

An average student at Baker will pay a net price of $24,493. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $51,792 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
20,229 Total Students

A typical student attending K -State will pay a net price of $18,902. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,692 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,905. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,282 Total Students

An average student at SC will pay a net price of $25,751. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,046 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
5,657 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 64% of the teachers are full time.

Special Education Careers in KS

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
Special Education Teachers 6% $68,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $53,160
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $53,730
Special Education Professors 5% $52,660
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $52,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,769
Teacher Education Subject Specific 711
Educational Administration 646
General Education 373
Curriculum & Instruction 350
Student Counseling 275
Instructional Media Design 130
Other Education 40

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