Special Education at Diablo Valley College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Diablo Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Diablo Valley College sits in Pleasant Hill, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 special education degrees were granted at Diablo Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Diablo Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Diablo Valley College. Of 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Diablo Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Diablo Valley College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Among the 6 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Diablo Valley College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College
The Special Education program at Diablo Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
- 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
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