by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 83 U.S. colleges awarded 1,400 degrees and certificates in Other Special Education & Teaching. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 39 schools in its 2027 Best Other Special Education & Teaching Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,013 one year after completing, rising to $62,416 after four years.
Studying Other Special Education & Teaching explores Special Education And Teaching, Other. Any Instructional Program In Special Education Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other special education & teaching is a widely-pursued major, with 1,400 degrees awarded annually. 83 colleges award other special education & teaching degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 114.
By level, the 1,400 awards include 38 certificates, 449 bachelor’s degrees, 911 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 84% of other special education & teaching degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,180 of 1,400). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,011) and Hispanic or Latino (129), and international students earned 28.
College Factual ranks 39 schools in its 2027 Best Other Special Education & Teaching Schools ranking, including 16 for bachelor’s degrees and 26 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other special education & teaching schools within 16 states. In all, 83 colleges offer other special education & teaching programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Special Education & Teaching Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other special education & teaching credential is the master’s degree: 911 of the 1,400 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other special education & teaching call most for Speaking, Instructing and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other special education & teaching degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 38 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 449 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 911 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other special education & teaching, at 53.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 53.4% |
| Master’s degree | 17.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 13.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Special Education & Teaching, with an average median salary of $87,504; the strongest outlook belongs to Adapted Physical Education Specialists, at 10.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Music Education Professor, Science Education Professor, Visual Education Teacher and Continuing Education Instructor.
The occupation related to other special education & teaching with the most projected jobs is Special Education Teachers, All Other, at 1,501,521.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,501,521 | 9.2% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | 1,064,121 | 10.9% |
Other Special Education & Teaching graduates earn a median $55,013 one year after completing their program, $62,416 after four years and $59,953 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,013 |
| 4 years | $62,416 |
| 5 years | $59,953 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other special education & teaching is Education Teachers, Postsecondary, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
Other Special Education & Teaching has 17 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 34,028 degrees a year; the largest are Special Education and Teaching, General (23,004), Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs (3,950) and Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (1,739). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
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