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Special Education at San Jose State University

Special Education at San Jose State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 special education graduations were recorded at San Jose State University.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at San Jose State University are 88% women (37) and 12% men (5).

Special Education Master’s Program at San Jose State University

Among the 42 master’s special education degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 88% were women (37) and 12% were men (5).

San Jose State University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 13
Asian 13
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at San Jose State University

Minority students account for 67% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 33%.*

*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 San Jose State University

The Special Education program at San Jose State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 42

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at San Jose State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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