Special Education Schools In Worcester, Massachusetts

There are 2 special education schools in Worcester for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of special education and special education education in Worcester, which includes special education training at the following levels:

  • Special Education Certificate
  • Masters degree in Special Education

Statistics

Professional Trends

Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Special Education Employment

Worcester 710
Massachusetts 8,710

Of the 8,710 special education professionals employed in Massachusetts, 710 work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of special education professionals in Worcester has shrunk by 45%. As the number of special education professionals in Worcester has decreased, overall employment in Worcester has increased.

Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Special Education employment growth

13,720 14,750 15,690 16,870 8,710
1,280 1,500 1,500 1,530 710
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Massachusetts
  • Dark Yellow: Worcester

Special Education VS. All professions salaries in Worcester

$52,800 $53,087 $55,460 $56,300 $58,280
$42,280 $43,440 $45,490 $46,790 $48,080
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Special Education in Worcester
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester

In Worcester, salaries for special education professionals have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $58,280 per year was earned by special education professionals in Worcester. Four years earlier in 2006, special education professionals in Worcester made an average salary of $52,800 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.

Salary percentiles for Special education professionals in Worcester

10th percentile		 $32,540
25th percentile		 $49,580
50th percentile		 $63,070
75th percentile		 $70,270
90th percentile		 $74,700

Special education professionals in Worcester make a median yearly salary of $63,070. The 10% of special education professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,540 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 130% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Special education professionals and related professions in Worcester

Early Childhood Education		 $51,090
Special Education		 $58,280
Elementary Education		 $68,490
Teaching		 $71,324
Speech Therapy		 $74,560

Worcester special education professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Special Education schools in Worcester

2

There are 2 accredited special education schools in the city. Many of Worcester's special education professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Special Education Programs Offered In Worcester

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 1
Total2

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in special education offered by Worcester's special education schools.

Student Completed Special Education Degrees In Worcester

associate		 0
bachelor		 0
master		 14
doctor		 0
Certificate		 29
Total43

Approximately 43 students completed special education courses in 2010.

Special Education Faculty Salaries in Worcester, Massachusetts

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