Special Education at East Los Angeles College
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at East Los Angeles College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Los Angeles College sits in Monterey Park, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 110 special education degrees were granted at East Los Angeles College.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Los Angeles College
Online coursework is an option at East Los Angeles College. Of 33,677 students, 12,938 (38%) studied exclusively online and 5,440 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at East Los Angeles College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at East Los Angeles College are 92% women (101) and 8% men (9).
Special Education Associate’s Program at East Los Angeles College
Among the 71 associate’s special education degrees awarded at East Los Angeles College, 92% were women (65) and 8% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 64 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 97% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College, higher than 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 East Los Angeles College
This Special Education program at East Los Angeles College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 110 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at East Los Angeles College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
- 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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