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Special Education at California State University-Fresno

Special Education at California State University-Fresno

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what California State University-Fresno. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Fresno sits in Fresno, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 special education graduations were recorded at California State University-Fresno.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno

Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Among 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at California State University-Fresno

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fresno’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 76
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 486
Best Value Far Western (Region) #20 of 74
Best Value California #22 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #40 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from California State University-Fresno

Those who finish California State University-Fresno’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at California State University-Fresno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $63,005
3 years $66,209
4 years $73,932
5 years $80,228

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from California State University-Fresno earn a median of $73,932, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fresno

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at California State University-Fresno are 90% women (26) and 10% men (3).

Special Education Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno

Of the 29 master’s special education graduates at California State University-Fresno, 90% were women (26) and 10% were men (3).

California State University-Fresno gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 16
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at California State University-Fresno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, higher than the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at California State University-Fresno

This Special Education program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 24
Teaching for the Deaf 5

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at California State University-Fresno go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
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
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

References

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