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Special Education Schools in Nebraska

334 students earned Special Ed degrees in Nebraska in the <nil> year.

In this state, Special Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 12 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Master’s Degree 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 91.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 3,740 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $57,870, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
15,328 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,452. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
24,431 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,764.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,275 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,611. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,580 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,989 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $39,920.

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Hastings College

Hastings
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
946 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,067 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,102 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,250 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,260. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Chadron State College.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,060 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. In their early career, Doane Crete grads earn an average salary of $43,536. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Special Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $38,670
Special Education Professors 7% $58,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $56,330
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $52,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $57,480
Special Education Teachers 0% $59,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Curriculum & Instruction 1,161
Teacher Education Grade Specific 956
Educational Administration 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 451
Student Counseling 234
Teaching English or French 99
General Education 59
Educational Assessment 35

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