Special Education at Saddleback College
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Saddleback College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saddleback College is in Mission Viejo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 special education degrees were awarded at Saddleback College.
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Studying Online at Saddleback College
Distance learning is available at Saddleback College. Of 20,764 students, 10,784 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,942 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Saddleback College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Saddleback College are 92% women (48) and 8% men (4).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Saddleback College
Among the 52 associate’s special education graduates at Saddleback College, 92% were women (48) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 46% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback 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 Saddleback College
This Special Education program at Saddleback College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 52 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Saddleback College pursue many career paths. Here 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.