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Special Education Schools in Texas

1,536 students earned Special Ed degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 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 1,213
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 1

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: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.2%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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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
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,517 a year. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Lamar University. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $3,743. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UT Permian Basin. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $14,122. Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,402 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,262. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UH Victoria.

#8

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,510. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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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