Special Education at Cuyamaca College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Cuyamaca College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuyamaca College is in El Cajon, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 special education degrees were awarded at Cuyamaca College.
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Online Class Availability at Cuyamaca College
Online coursework is an option at Cuyamaca College. Among 8,905 students, 4,026 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,152 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Cuyamaca College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Cuyamaca College are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Cuyamaca College
Of the 9 associate’s special education graduates at Cuyamaca College, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Cuyamaca College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Cuyamaca College, above the national average of 74%.*
*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 Cuyamaca College
The Special Education program at Cuyamaca College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Cuyamaca College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.