Early Childhood Special Education Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education is offered at 154 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Early Childhood Special Education.
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Education Levels of Early Childhood Special Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,548 students earned theirEarly Childhood Special Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Early Childhood Special Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,269 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 955 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,285 |
Earnings of Early Childhood Special Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Early Childhood Special Education of $54,220 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,981 |
| 4 years | $54,220 |
| 5 years | $59,983 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Early Childhood Special Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer a associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Early Childhood Special Education students seeking a associate degree is Touro University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mount Saint Vincent comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 166 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Sequoias is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Early Childhood Special Education that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22,116 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 2,055 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,213 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1,070 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,002 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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