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Special Education at Diablo Valley College

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.

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).

Diablo Valley College gender breakdown of Special Education Associate's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Diablo Valley College

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

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