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.
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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).
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 |
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 |
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.