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Special Education Schools in California

2,932 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in California

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,316
Associate Degree 1,171
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 269
Post-Master’s Certificate 100
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 100
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.7%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 44,190 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in California

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $66,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

National University

San Diego
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,241 a year.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,192 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,385 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

#4

Fullerton College

Fullerton
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,765. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $26,340. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
26,899 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,032 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,592 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
3,662 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,309 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
27,513 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $2,037. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,519 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,478 after earning their degree at this institution.

Special Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $43,270
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $74,810
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $78,850
Special Education Teachers 7% $62,690
Special Education Professors 7% $83,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 7,510
General Education 7,063
Educational Administration 2,692
Student Counseling 2,023
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,037
Curriculum & Instruction 614
Instructional Media Design 477
Other Education 416

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