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Special Education Schools in Maryland

380 students earned Special Ed degrees in Maryland in the <nil> year.

A Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 73
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 10,880 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 Maryland

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $64,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 9 colleges in Maryland that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
20,856 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. 55% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,621.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
32,049 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,254. 71% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,184 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,272 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#5

McDaniel College

Westminster
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at McDaniel. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,308 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#7

Hood College

Frederick
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,095 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,384 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Graduates earn an average $34,443 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,570 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, The Mount grads earn an average salary of $49,605.

Special Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,810
Special Education Teachers 8% $42,440
Special Education Professors 8% $69,510
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $61,730
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,000
Interpreters and Translators 7% $71,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,593
General Education 1,286
Teacher Education Subject Specific 576
Educational Administration 548
Curriculum & Instruction 282
Instructional Media Design 206
Student Counseling 149
Other Education 82

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