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Special Education Schools in Nevada

In <nil>, 150 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NV.

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

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Associate Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.7%
  • White: 38.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 2,860 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $53,640, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
30,679 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,306 after graduation. A typical student attending UNLV will pay a net price of $12,906. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,904. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Nevada State College

Henderson
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,227 Total Students

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at NSC. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
21,034 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,953. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,774 a year.

Special Education Careers in NV

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 21% $50,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $0
Special Education Professors 20% $59,050
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $51,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Teacher Education Grade Specific 608
Curriculum & Instruction 188
Educational Administration 153
Teacher Education Subject Specific 109
Student Counseling 37
General Education 36
Teaching English or French 21
Multilingual Education 10

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