Alabama
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
82,997Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$50,763
$50,763
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Two copies of identification fingerprint cards
- Chest X-Ray or TB test within 12 months
- Background review - ($49.00 non-refundable)
Career Outlook: Expected to grow by 18% by 2018
Approximately 2,350 special education professionals are currently working in Alabama. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 18%, or to 2,790 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Alabama, 2012
Alaska
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
17,893Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$71,700
$71,700
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Two copies of identification fingerprint cards
- Chest X-Ray or TB test within 12 months
- One set of fingerprints ($32.00 processing charge)
Career Outlook: Expected to decrease by 0% by 2018
An estimated 520 special education professionals currently work in Alaska, which is projected to remain the same through 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Alaska, 2012
Arkansas
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
65,039Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$47,323
$47,323
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Both state police and FBI background check
- Completion of a State police fingerprinting card
- Chest X-Ray or TB test within past 12 months
Career Outlook: Expected to grow by 32% by 2018
An estimated 1,400 special education professionals work in Arkansas, which is projected to grow to 1,840 by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Arkansas, 2012
Arizona
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
125,866Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$45,260
$45,260
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Two copies of identification fingerprint cards
- Chest X-Ray or TB test within 12 months
- Background review - ($66.00 non-refundable)
Career Outlook: Expected to grow by 32% by 2018
You can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $27,199 per year to more than $55,730 per year. The median salary for special education professionals in Arizona is $38,115 per year.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Arizona, 2012
California
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
673,428Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$65,370
$65,370
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprinting for the FBI and California Department of justice
Career Outlook: Expects 20% increase by 2018
Approximately 19,200 special education professionals are currently working in California. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 20%, or to 23,200 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in California, 2012
Colorado
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
83,765Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$52,853
$52,853
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Orthopedic Impairments
State Clearance Requirements:
- Submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a complete set of fingerprints
Career Outlook: Expects 20% increase by 2018
Approximately 2,840 special education professionals are currently working in Colorado. This number is projected to increase to 3,410 by the year 2018. This indicates a 20% change in the number of special education professionals in Colorado.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Colorado, 2012
Connecticut
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
68,738Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$70,407
$70,407
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Complete state and federal criminal background check
- Police record examination
- Fingerprinting
Career Outlook: Expects 19% growth by 2018
An estimated 2,770 special education professionals are in Connecticut state. And the government projects that this number will increase by 19%, or to 3,310 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Connecticut, 2012
Delaware
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
19,348Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$58,290
$58,290
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Complete state and federal criminal background check.
- Child protection registry check
Career Outlook: Expects 12% growth by 2018
Approximately 1,220 special education professionals are currently working in Delaware. And the government projects that this number will increase by 12%, or to 1,370 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Delaware, 2012
Florida
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
376,576Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$53,017
$53,017
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting
- Police record examination
Career Outlook: Expects 19% growth by 2018
An estimated 10,610 special education professionals are in Florida state. And the government projects that this number will increase by 19%, or to 12,650 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Florida, 2012
Georgia
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
177,070Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$52,400
$52,400
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting
Career Outlook: Expects 38% growth by 2018
An estimated 9,340 special education professionals are in Georgia state. This number is projected to increase to 12,880 by the year 2018. This indicates a 38% change in the number of special education professionals in Georgia.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Georgia, 2012
Hawaii
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
19,957Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$49,770
$49,770
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Developmental Delay
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 17% growth by 2018
Approximately 1,440 special education professionals are currently working in Hawaii. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 17%, or to 1,680 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Hawaii, 2012
Idaho
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
27,787Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$46,340
$46,340
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 38% growth by 2018
There were no projections for this occupation in this region.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Idaho, 2012
Illinois
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
313,583Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$61,790
$61,790
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records checks
Career Outlook: Expects 23% growth by 2018
An estimated 10,440 special education professionals are in Illinois state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 23%, or to 12,840 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Illinois, 2012
Indiana
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
172,095Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$50,943
$50,943
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 19% growth by 2018
An estimated 3,610 special education professionals are in Indiana state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 19%, or to 4,320 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Indiana, 2012
Iowa
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
66,636Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$45,997
$45,997
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Mental Retardation
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 17% growth by 2018
An estimated 2,920 special education professionals are in Iowa state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 17%, or to 3,450 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Iowa, 2012
Kansas
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
66,219Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$49,350
$49,350
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting will be required for all expired certificates/licenses
Career Outlook: Expects 23% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 2,370 special education professionals working in Kansas. And the government projects that this number will increase by 23%, or to 2,940 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Kansas, 2012
Kentucky
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
106,045Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$49,677
$49,677
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check - at the local school district
Career Outlook: Expects 19% growth by 2018
Approximately 3,260 special education professionals currently work in Kentucky, which is expected to increase to 3,890 by 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Kentucky, 2012
Louisiana
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
85,119Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$48,843
$48,843
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check - at the point of hire
Career Outlook: Expects 18% growth by 2018
An estimated 1,320 special education professionals are in Louisiana state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 18%, or to 1,560 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Louisiana, 2012
Maine
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
32,766Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$46,643
$46,643
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Multiple Disabilities
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 6% growth by 2018
An estimated 1,710 special education professionals are in Maine state. And the government projects that this number will increase by 6%, or to 1,830 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Maine, 2012
Massachusetts
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
167,297Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$61,800
$61,800
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Chest X-Ray or TB test within 12 months
Career Outlook: Expects 13% growth by 2018
An estimated 8,370 special education professionals are in Massachusetts state. And the government projects that this number will increase by 13%, or to 9,480 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Massachusetts, 2012
Maryland
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
103,018Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$67,917
$67,917
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 18% growth by 2018
Approximately 4,460 special education professionals work in Maryland, which is projected to increase to 5,270 by 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Maryland, 2012
Michigan
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
227,973Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$57,403
$57,403
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 10% growth by 2018
Approximately 5,470 special education professionals are currently working in Michigan. This number is projected to increase to 6,030 by the year 2018. This indicates a 10% change in the number of special education professionals in Michigan.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Michigan, 2012
Minnesota
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
121,359Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$59,223
$59,223
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- National and State fingerprint check
Career Outlook: Expects 11% growth by 2018
This number is projected to increase to 6,040 by the year 2018. This indicates a 11% change in the number of special education professionals in Minnesota.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Minnesota, 2012
Mississippi
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
63,988Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$44,217
$44,217
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- No background check required
Career Outlook: Expects 12% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 2,410 special education professionals working in Mississippi. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 12%, or to 2,720 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Mississippi, 2012
Missouri
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
129,886Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$50,417
$50,417
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 18% growth by 2018
In Missouri, there are currently about 5,980 special education professionals. And the government projects that this number will increase by 18%, or to 7,100 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Missouri, 2012
Montana
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
17,213Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$41,457
$41,457
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Must be of 'good moral and professional character.'
Career Outlook: Expects 11% growth by 2018
Approximately 440 special education professionals are currently working in Montana. And the government projects that this number will increase by 11%, or to 490 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Montana, 2012
North Dakota
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
13,262Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$46,925
$46,925
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- FBI background check
- Fingerprinting
Career Outlook: Expects 10% growth by 2018
Approximately 810 special education professionals are currently working in North Dakota. And the government projects that this number will increase by 10%, or to 890 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in North Dakota, 2012
New York
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
461,470Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$72,553
$72,553
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background check
- Fingerprint clearance
Career Outlook: Expects 14% growth by 2018
In New York, there are currently about 22,630 special education professionals. And the government projects that this number will increase by 14%, or to 25,980 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in New York, 2012
North Carolina
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
184,893Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$44,827
$44,827
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background check required at the district level
Career Outlook: Expects 16% growth by 2018
Approximately 8,780 special education professionals are currently working in North Carolina. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 16%, or to 10,240 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in North Carolina, 2012
Nevada
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
48,115Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$53,735
$53,735
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Chest X-Ray or TB skin test
- Must be a U.S citizen or have a permanent resident status.
Career Outlook: Expects 16% growth by 2018
An estimated 1,090 special education professionals are in Nevada state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 16%, or to 1,270 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Nevada, 2012
New Hampshire
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
30,210Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$52,270
$52,270
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Completion of a teacher preparation program
- Verification of student teaching experience
Career Outlook: Expects 18% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 1,020 special education professionals working in New Hampshire. This number is projected to increase to 1,220 by the year 2018. This indicates a 18% change in the number of special education professionals in New Hampshire.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in New Hampshire, 2012
New Jersey
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
229,066Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$65,960
$65,960
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Multiple Disabilities
State Clearance Requirements:
- Criminal history record check at the point of hire
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
- Applicants applying for instructional certification must pass an examination in physiology and hygiene, including the effects of narcotics and alcohol
Career Outlook: Expects 14% growth by 2018
In New Jersey, there are currently about 10,850 special education professionals. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 14%, or to 12,400 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in New Jersey, 2012
Nebraska
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
43,470Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$48,153
$48,153
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Must be of 'good moral and professional character.'
- Must not have any felony conviction or misdemeanor involving abuse, neglect, or sexual misconduct.
- Must have not been determined mentally incompetent.
Career Outlook: Expects 18% growth by 2018
In Nebraska, there are currently about 1,520 special education professionals. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 18%, or to 1,800 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Nebraska, 2012
New Mexico
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
45,782Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$51,197
$51,197
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
Career Outlook: Expects 20% spike by 2018
In New Mexico, there are currently about 1,670 special education professionals, and the government projects that this number will increase by 20%, or to 2,010 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in New Mexico, 2012
Ohio
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
263,396Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$54,073
$54,073
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background Check
- Must be of 'good moral and professional character.'
Career Outlook: Expects 11% growth by 2018
Approximately 7,270 special education professionals are currently working in Ohio. And the government projects that this number will increase by 11%, or to 8,110 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Ohio, 2012
Oklahoma
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
95,186Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$44,610
$44,610
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Developmental Delay
- Speech or Language Impairments
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background check not required; however, the districts have the option of requiring a background check
Career Outlook: Expects 19% growth by 2018
Approximately 2,490 special education professionals are currently working in Oklahoma. And the government projects that this number will increase by 19%, or to 2,980 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Oklahoma, 2012
Oregon
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
80,062Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$55,217
$55,217
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Autism
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background check
- Fingerprints
Career Outlook: Expects 7% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 1,970 special education professionals working in Oregon. This number is projected to increase to 2,110 by the year 2018. This indicates a 7% change in the number of special education professionals in Oregon.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Oregon, 2012
Pennsylvania
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
294,595Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$62,237
$62,237
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Child Abuse Clearance Act 151
- Criminal Background check by PA state police Act 34
- FBI Fingerprint clearance Act 114
Career Outlook: Expects 7% growth by 2018
Approximately 11,700 special education professionals are currently working in Pennsylvania. This number is projected to increase to 12,500 by the year 2018. This indicates a 7% change in the number of special education professionals in Pennsylvania.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania, 2012
Rhode Island
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
26,332Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$70,823
$70,823
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Complete a major or the equivalent in the area of endorsement
- Complete a minimum of 12 weeks of student teaching and a minimum of 60 hours field experience prior to student teaching
Career Outlook: Expects 15% growth by 2018
Approximately 420 special education professionals are currently working in Rhode Island. And the government projects that this number will increase by 15%, or to 480 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Rhode Island, 2012
South Carolina
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
101,039Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$49,513
$49,513
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- Applicants must undergo a criminal records check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
- Have a national criminal records check supported by fingerprints conducted by the FBI
Career Outlook: Expects 22% growth by 2018
An estimated 2,460 special education professionals are in South Carolina state. And the government projects that this number will increase by 22%, or to 3,020 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in South Carolina, 2012
South Dakota
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
17,907Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$39,903
$39,903
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- District level background check
Career Outlook: Expects 6% growth by 2018
There is approximately 1,455 Special Education professionals are in South Dakota, this is expected to increase by 6% by 2018 or an estimate of 1,545 Special Education practitioners.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in South Dakota, 2012
Texas
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
444,198Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$52,283
$52,283
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- National fingerprint-based background check
Career Outlook: Expects 41% growth by 2018
In Texas, there are currently about 14,410 special education professionals. This number is projected to increase to 20,410 by the year 2018. This indicates a 41% change in the number of special education professionals in Texas.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Texas, 2012
Tennessee
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
119,016Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$46,973
$46,973
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Mental Retardation
State Clearance Requirements:
- District level background check
Career Outlook: Expects 22% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 4,590 special education professionals working in Tennessee. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 22%, or to 5,640 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Tennessee, 2012
Utah
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
67,781Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$49,223
$49,223
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Background check
Career Outlook: Expects 37% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 1,610 special education professionals working in Utah. And the government projects that this number will increase by 37%, or to 2,210 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Utah, 2012
Vermont
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
14,163Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$53,933
$53,933
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Development Delay
- Emotional Disturbance
- Speech or Language Impairments
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprint authorization Certification Form
- Notarized Criminal record Check
Career Outlook: Expects 8% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 670 special education professionals working in Vermont. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 8%, or to 730 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Vermont, 2012
Virginia
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$58,880
$58,880
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Austism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprint authorization Certification Form
- Both state police and FBI background check.
Career Outlook: Expects 26% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 7,140 special education professionals working in Virginia. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 26%, or to 9,000 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Virginia, 2012
West Virginia
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
46,169Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$41,803
$41,803
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Mental Retardation
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprint authorization Certification Form
- Both state police and FBI background check.
Career Outlook: Expects 9% growth by 2018
An estimated 2,520 special education professionals are in West Virginia state. This number is projected to increase to 2,760 by the year 2018. This indicates a 9% change in the number of special education professionals in West Virginia.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in West Virginia, 2012
Wisconsin
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
125,503Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$53,253
$53,253
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
State Clearance Requirements:
- Submit fingerprints to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) with their applications
Career Outlook: Expects 7% growth by 2018
Approximately 3,840 special education professionals are currently working in Wisconsin. And the government projects that this number will increase by 7%, or to 4,120 special education professionals by the year 2018.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Wisconsin, 2012
Washington
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
126,024Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$58,763
$58,763
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Developmental Delay
- Autism
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprints
Career Outlook: Expects 12% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 2,870 special education professionals working in Washington State. This number is projected to increase to 3,230 by the year 2018. This indicates a 12% change in the number of special education professionals in Washington State.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Washington, 2012
Wyoming
Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
15,098Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
$53,220
State:
$57,840
$57,840
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Emotional Disturbance
- Developmental Delay
State Clearance Requirements:
- Fingerprinting for the FBI and California Department of justice
- Background check
- Knowledge of U.S and Wyoming constitution
Career Outlook: Expects 24% growth by 2018
There are currently an estimated 640 special education professionals working in Wyoming. This number is projected to increase to 800 by the year 2018. This indicates a 24% change in the number of special education professionals in Wyoming.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in Wyoming, 2012
