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Special Education Schools in Kansas

444 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 383
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Bachelor’s Degree 3

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,189. 51% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $38,240 after graduation.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $14,859. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,433. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

An average student at SC will pay a net price of $25,123. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,339. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

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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