Special Education Schools in Oklahoma
173 students earned Special Ed degrees in Oklahoma in the 2018-2019 year.
A Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Oklahoma
Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 72 |
Master’s Degree | 63 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 35 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 35 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 3 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Oklahoma, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Oklahoma is as follows:
- Asian: 1.2%
- Black or African American: 2.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
- White: 69.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
- Other Races: 20.2%

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Oklahoma
5,030 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Oklahoma
A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $41,390, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

Most Popular Special Education Programs in OK
There are 13 colleges in Oklahoma that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,780. Graduates earn an average $42,400 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.
83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,463.
It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.
The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.
The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This private school has an average net price of $18,173. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,500 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time.
Graduates earn an average $31,700 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,508. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,408. In their early career, NWOSU grads earn an average salary of $32,500.
Special Education Careers in OK
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | OK Job Growth | OK Median Salary |
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Special Education Preschool Teachers | 18% | $40,750 |
Special Education Teachers | 12% | $36,270 |
Interpreters and Translators | 11% | $30,200 |
Middle School Special Education Teachers | 7% | $41,810 |
Special Education Professors | 7% | $43,560 |
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 6% | $41,790 |
Related Majors in Oklahoma
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in OK |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,282 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 611 |
Educational Administration | 427 |
General Education | 250 |
Student Counseling | 123 |
Instructional Media Design | 60 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 46 |
Educational Assessment | 35 |
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References
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