Special Education at MiraCosta College
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at MiraCosta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
MiraCosta College is in Oceanside, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 special education degrees were granted at MiraCosta College.
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Studying Online at MiraCosta College
Distance learning is available at MiraCosta College. Among 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) studied exclusively online and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at MiraCosta College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at MiraCosta College are 100% women (24) and 0% men (0).
Special Education Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Among the 21 associate’s special education degrees awarded at MiraCosta College, 100% were women (21) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, below 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 MiraCosta College
This Special Education program at MiraCosta College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at MiraCosta College work across a variety of fields. 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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