Special Education at Southwestern College
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern College sits in Chula Vista, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 special education degrees were granted at Southwestern College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Among 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) studied exclusively online and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Southwestern College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Southwestern College are 98% women (44) and 2% men (1).
Special Education Associate’s Program at Southwestern College
Of the 45 associate’s special education degrees awarded at Southwestern College, 98% were women (44) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 89% of Special Education associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern 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 Southwestern College
The Special Education program at Southwestern College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 45 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Southwestern College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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