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Special Education Schools in Massachusetts

1,255 students earned Special Ed degrees in Massachusetts in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,000
Post-Master’s Certificate 162
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 162
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Massachusetts

18,440 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 Massachusetts

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $64,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Endicott College

Beverly
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,982 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,244 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at AIC. An average student at AIC will pay a net price of $22,698. 98% of students get financical aid.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
9,942 Total Students

A typical student attending Bridgewater State will pay a net price of $14,071. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,390 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,674 Total Students

A typical student attending Fitchburg State will pay a net price of $16,324. In their early career, Fitchburg State grads earn an average salary of $46,062. 52% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $54,570. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Cambridge College will pay a net price of $27,709. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,615 a year.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,984 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,764 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $18,046. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons.

#8

Lesley University

Cambridge
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,010 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,392 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,452 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 52% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Merrimack will pay a net price of $35,246.

#10

Boston University

Boston
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $26,170. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

Special Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
Special Education Professors 11% $74,110
Special Education Teachers 11% $49,330
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,260
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
General Education 1,285
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Student Counseling 217
Instructional Media Design 198

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