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Special Education Schools in Colorado

333 students earned Special Ed degrees in Colorado in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 228
Bachelor’s Degree 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 10,130 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 Colorado

Special Ed grads earn an average of $54,920 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Colorado that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,348 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 81% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
8,472 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at CCU will pay a net price of $25,681.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,130 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU. An average student at DU will pay a net price of $32,618.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,916. 98% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 54% $59,540
Special Education Preschool Teachers 22% $53,620
Special Education Professors 20% $52,700
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $51,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $50,970
Special Education Teachers 14% $51,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 839
Educational Administration 758
General Education 390
Curriculum & Instruction 262
Multilingual Education 254
Teacher Education Subject Specific 245
Student Counseling 113
Educational Assessment 40

View all majors related to Special Education

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