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Special Education Schools in Oklahoma

101 students earned Special Ed degrees in Oklahoma in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.8%
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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.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Oklahoma

Special Ed grads earn an average of $41,390 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,122.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,094. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,090 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at SWOSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,123 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,594 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
733 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,288 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,607 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.71 years to complete their degree at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,707 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,317 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,355. In their early career, ORU grads earn an average salary of $35,313. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, NWOSU grads earn an average salary of $35,166.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,668. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Special Education Careers in OK

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $40,750
Special Education Teachers 13% $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 7% $41,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,268
Teacher Education Subject Specific 583
Educational Administration 567
General Education 234
Student Counseling 214
Curriculum & Instruction 59
Teaching English or French 56
Instructional Media Design 45

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