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Special Education Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 118 students earned their Special Ed degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 86.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 9,770 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 Louisiana

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $50,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,722 a year. This public school has an average net price of $13,466. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Graduates earn an average $36,810 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,604 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $18,445. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, Louisiana Tech grads earn an average salary of $42,884. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,065.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,054 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Special Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 11% $36,370
Special Education Teachers 9% $56,070
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $50,350
Special Education Professors 7% $51,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $49,700
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $48,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 780
Teacher Education Subject Specific 694
Educational Administration 538
Curriculum & Instruction 425
Student Counseling 151
General Education 116
Instructional Media Design 84
Other Education 81

View all majors related to Special Education

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