by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 37 degrees and certificates in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 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.
A degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs involves the study of Education/teaching Of Individuals In Junior High/middle School Special Education Programs. A Program That Focuses On The Design And Provision Of Teaching And Other Educational Services To Children With Special Learning Needs Or Disabilities Who Are In Junior High/middle School. Includes Instruction In Diagnosing Learning Disabilities; Developing Individual Education Plans; Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, And Classroom Management For Middle School Special Education; And Principles Of Middle School Instruction In Specific Subjects.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs is a widely-pursued major, with 37 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
By level, the 37 awards include 21 bachelor’s degrees and 16 master’s degrees.
Women earned 76% of education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs degrees and certificates in the latest year (28 of 37). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (29) and Hispanic or Latino (5), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs schools within 2 states. In all, 7 colleges offer education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs credential is the bachelor’s degree: 21 of the 37 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training 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 education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 21 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 16 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs, at 55.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 55.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.8% |
| Master’s degree | 12.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs, with an average median salary of $89,512; the strongest outlook belongs to Special Education Teachers, Middle School, at 4.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Music Education Professor, Adult Basic Education Instructor, Instructor and Faculty Member.
The occupation related to education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs with the most projected jobs is Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,441,246.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 913,965 | 4.8% |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 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 same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs has 17 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 35,391 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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