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Special Education Schools in Rhode Island

127 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Master’s Degree 38
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 1,870 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 Rhode Island

Special Ed grads earn an average of $70,720 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, RIC grads earn an average salary of $41,889. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC.

#2

Providence College

Providence
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,560 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, RWU grads earn an average salary of $53,795.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,085. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,817 a year.

Special Education Careers in RI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 7% $42,840
Special Education Teachers 5% $79,300
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $71,310
Special Education Professors 3% $75,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $72,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 332
Teacher Education Subject Specific 162
Educational Administration 114
General Education 64
Teaching English or French 45
Other Education 34
Student Counseling 22
Multilingual Education 11

View all majors related to Special Education

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