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Special Education Schools in Michigan

677 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Special Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 373
Master’s Degree 275
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 91.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 8,110 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 Michigan

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $63,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 99% of the teachers are full time.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 88% of the teachers are full time.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
22,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,210. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
17,170 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,729. 94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $45,402.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
15,424 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,810. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $19,195. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,592 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,523 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,335. In their early career, Saginaw Valley State University grads earn an average salary of $41,216. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#9

Hope College

Holland
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,132 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,700. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Hope.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,214 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,583. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

Special Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Special Education Teachers 8% $69,370
Special Education Professors 6% $63,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $66,240
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,460
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,338
Educational Administration 877
General Education 700
Curriculum & Instruction 314
Instructional Media Design 230
Student Counseling 185
Teaching English or French 121

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