Special Education at Santa Monica College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Santa Monica College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 special education graduations were recorded at Santa Monica College.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Monica College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Santa Monica College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Santa Monica College are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Among the 22 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 95% were women (21) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 95% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College, higher than 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 Santa Monica College
The Special Education program at Santa Monica College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Santa Monica College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.