Special Education at Pasadena City College
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Pasadena City College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 118 special education degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pasadena City College
Many students take online classes at Pasadena City College. Of 24,597 students, 6,364 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,896 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Pasadena City College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Pasadena City College are 86% women (101) and 14% men (17).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Pasadena City College
Of the 116 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Pasadena City College, 85% were women (99) and 15% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 73 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 88% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College
The Special Education program at Pasadena City College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 118 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Pasadena City College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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