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Special Education Schools in North Carolina

477 students earned Special Ed degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 283
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 105
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,800 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $48,820, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,734 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#8

High Point University

High Point
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,374. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $26,169. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Special Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $43,770
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $49,240
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $46,630
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $48,400
Special Education Professors 7% $48,070
Special Education Teachers 0% $44,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,759
Educational Administration 1,205
Teacher Education Subject Specific 904
Student Counseling 557
General Education 255
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
Teaching English or French 82

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