School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes
About This Program
The Special Education Ph.D. program offers rigorous coursework and research opportunities to help you become a leader in the field. Apply now and make an impact in special education. Read more...
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator: Brian Barber | bbarber8@kent.edu | 330-672-0605
- Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Education administrators, all other
- 8.1% much faster than the average
- 52,100 number of jobs
- $87,580 potential earnings
Education teachers, postsecondary
- 4.8% about as fast as the average
- 77,300 number of jobs
- $65,440 potential earnings
Community and social service specialists, all other
- 11.7% much faster than the average
- 105,200 number of jobs
- $46,770 potential earnings
Social and community service managers
- 17.0% much faster than the average
- 175,500 number of jobs
- $69,600 potential earnings
Social scientists and related workers, all other
- 0.8% little or no change
- 38,800 number of jobs
- $87,260 potential earnings
Special education teachers, all other
- 8.5% much faster than the average
- 36,600 number of jobs
- $62,820 potential earnings
Accreditation
The Ph.D. degree in Special Education is accredited by the Council of Education of the Deaf for coursework that focuses on deaf education.
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.