Special Education at California State University-San Marcos
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at California State University-San Marcos. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-San Marcos sits in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 special education degrees were awarded at California State University-San Marcos.
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Studying Online at California State University-San Marcos
Many students take online classes at California State University-San Marcos. Among 16,237 students, 1,048 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,351 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at California State University-San Marcos
Rankings can help you compare California State University-San Marcos’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 491 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 74 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from California State University-San Marcos
Graduates of California State University-San Marcos’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $66,941 |
| 3 years | $72,765 |
| 4 years | $86,498 |
| 5 years | $82,494 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from California State University-San Marcos earn a median of $86,498, compared with $61,351 for all California State University-San Marcos graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at California State University-San Marcos, by degree type.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at California State University-San Marcos are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
Special Education Master’s Program at California State University-San Marcos
Of the 4 master’s special education degrees awarded at California State University-San Marcos, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at California State University-San Marcos, below 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-San Marcos
The Special Education program at California State University-San Marcos includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at California State University-San Marcos work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Special Education majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.