by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 117 degrees and certificates in Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 59% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 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 Who are Developmentally Delayed involves the study of Education/teaching Of Individuals Who Are Developmentally Delayed. A Program That Focuses On The Design Of Educational Services For Children Or Adults Who Exhibit Slow Social, Physical, Cognitive, Or Emotional Growth Patterns Related To Age, Or A Combination Of Such Factors That Affect Learning, And That Prepares Individuals To Teach Such Students. Includes Instruction In Identification Of Developmental Delay Patterns, Developing Individual Education Plans, Teaching And Supervising Developmentally Delayed Students, Counseling, And Applicable Laws And Policies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed draws strong interest, with 117 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 39.
By level, the 117 awards include 45 bachelor’s degrees and 69 master’s degrees.
Women earned 89% of education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed degrees and certificates in the latest year (104 of 117). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (93) and Hispanic or Latino (7).
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed schools within 1 state. In all, 8 colleges offer education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed credential is the master’s degree: 69 of the 117 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed call most for Speaking, Instructing and Active Listening, 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 education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 69 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed, at 35.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 27.7% |
| Master’s degree | 21.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 13.0% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.4% |
| Some college courses | 0.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed, with an average median salary of $72,713; the strongest outlook belongs to Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Blind Teacher, Lip Reading Teacher, Learning Support Teacher and Braille Teacher.
The occupation related to education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed 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% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | 1,257,499 | 14.0% |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | 1,064,121 | 10.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 913,965 | 4.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 636,033 | 6.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 570,170 | 8.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 199,198 | -0.2% |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 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 education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed 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 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed has 17 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 35,311 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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