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Special Education Schools in Mississippi

309 students earned Special Ed degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 248
Bachelor’s Degree 58
Associate Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Mississippi

4,600 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $48,800, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,738 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
23,086 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,891.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $17,880.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,146 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,766 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
7,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $15,290. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,345 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,454. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,727 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 69% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $5,271. 94% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 11% $49,050
Special Education Professors 8% $47,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 8% $47,340
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $45,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
General Education 407
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Student Counseling 179
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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