Special Education at Las Positas College
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Las Positas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Las Positas College is located in Livermore, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 special education graduations were recorded at Las Positas College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Las Positas College
Many students take online classes at Las Positas College. Of 8,103 students, 623 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,715 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Las Positas College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Las Positas College are 100% women (10) and 0% men (0).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Las Positas College
Of the 8 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Las Positas College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Las Positas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Las Positas 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 Las Positas College
The Special Education program at Las Positas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Las Positas College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.