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Special Education Schools in Texas

1,355 students earned Special Ed degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

A Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,117
Post-Master’s Certificate 174
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 174
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Bachelor’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.8%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Texas

42,010 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 Texas

Special Ed grads earn an average of $56,960 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
542 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
16,320 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,351. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,043 a year.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
31,940 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $5,363. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,115 a year.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
40,542 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,534 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,754 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
37,864 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
42,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,006.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,189 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#8

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,797 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending MSU Texas will pay a net price of $10,203.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
34,734 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,877 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $52,523 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
51,991 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,194 a year. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,519.

Special Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 24% $52,830
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
Special Education Teachers 21% $55,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $56,920
Special Education Professors 20% $57,960
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $57,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Educational Administration 4,961
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,681
Curriculum & Instruction 2,013
General Education 1,639
Teacher Education Subject Specific 927
Student Counseling 836
Instructional Media Design 496
Multilingual Education 178

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