Special Education at Foothill College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Foothill College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 special education degrees were granted at Foothill College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Foothill College
Online coursework is an option at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Foothill College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Foothill College are 86% women (19) and 14% men (3).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 18 associate’s special education graduates at Foothill College, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Foothill 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 Foothill College
The Special Education program at Foothill College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Foothill College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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