Special Education Degree Overview
A degree in Special Education generally teaches students how to work with behaviorally difficult, mentally disabled, physically disabled and learning impaired students. Some of the courses you may be required for Computer Science majors include: Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Issues in ...Read More

Special Education Degree Overview
A degree in Special Education generally teaches students how to work with behaviorally difficult, mentally disabled, physically disabled and learning impaired students. Some of the courses you may be required for Computer Science majors include: Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Issues in Special Populations, Assessment in Special Education, Behavior Management, Human Development and Learning, Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Gifted and Talented Students

Good News for Special Education Majors
The number of special education teachers is expected to increase by 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

What Types of Jobs Fit this Degree
Early Interventionist, Educational Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education Teacher, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Resource Specialist Teacher, and Teacher of the Gifted and Talented

Starting Salary
Starting salaries for a bachelor’s degree in Special Education is on average $36,000.

Earning Potential for Specific Fields
Median annual wages in May 2008 of special education teachers who worked primarily in preschools, kindergartens, and elementary schools were $50,020. The middle 50 percent earned between $40,480 and $63,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,770, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,980. Median annual wages of middle school special education teachers were $50,810. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,720 and $63,480. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,180, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,200. Median annual wages of special education teachers who worked primarily in secondary schools were $51,340. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,810 and $65,680. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,150, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $82,000.


Learn more about getting your degree in Special Education online by choosing one of the degree options above. Salary information and job projections can be found at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov.