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Special Education Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 362 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NE.

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 207
Master’s Degree 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 88.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

A typical student attending UNOMAHA will pay a net price of $13,914. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

In their early career, UNL grads earn an average salary of $42,952. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,013. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,099. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at UNK.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, WSC grads earn an average salary of $36,616. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,114 after graduation. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Nebraska. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Hastings College

Hastings
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,456 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,942 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,220.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,108. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. In their early career, Midland U grads earn an average salary of $41,162.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,730 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,038 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $23,440.

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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