Kansas · Special Education and Teaching

Best Special Education and Teaching institutions in Kansas, ranked by earnings

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

Institutions
13
offering CIP 13.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
430
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,826
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Special Education Teachers, Preschool
$56,010
BLS OEWS 2024

13 institutions offering Special Education and Teaching in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
13269%
2Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
11648%
3Emporia State University
Emporia Public
5056%
4Wichita State University
Wichita Public
4851%
5Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
2857%
6Colby Community College
Colby Public
2355%
7Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
1371%
8Washburn University
Topeka Public
753%
9Benedictine College
Atchison Private not-for-profit
562%$24,826
10Friends University
Wichita Private not-for-profit
343%$24,084
11Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
258%$21,404
12Ottawa University - Online
Overland Park Private not-for-profit
243%
13Southwestern College
Winfield Private not-for-profit
136%$26,868

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Special Education Teachers, Preschool (SOC 25-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.4%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$62,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
380
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$56,010
median $57,250
Best-paying metro
$52,870
Topeka, KS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Special Education and Teaching programs in Kansas.

How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Kansas is $56,010 (median $57,250), across about 380 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Special Education and Teaching program?+

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Special Education Teachers, Preschool?+

The national job outlook is about +1.4% growth with around 2,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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