Associate Degrees in Special Education
Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,326 people earned their associate degree in special ed. This earns it the #77 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 19,631 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,925 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,743 |
| Associate Degree | 1,326 |
| Basic Certificate | 803 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 199 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in special ed is $32,829. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,829 to a high of $32,829.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for special ed majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in special ed. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 100 |
| Women | 1,226 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 766 |
| White | 320 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer an associate degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their associate degree in special ed from Pasadena City College. About 91% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in special ed from Fullerton College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Fullerton College make a median salary of 32,829.
Riverside City College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in special ed from Riverside City College. Of these students, 90% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Riverside City College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
Mt. San Jacinto College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in special ed from MSJC. About 94% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Jacinto College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
Moorpark College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in special ed from Moorpark College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Moorpark College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
San Bernardino Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in special ed from San Bernardino Valley College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Bernardino Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
The 7th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Evergreen Valley College. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in special ed from Evergreen Valley College. About 82% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Evergreen Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
College of the Sequoias is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in special ed. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in special ed from College of the Sequoias. Of these students, 90% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at College of the Sequoias make a median salary of 32,829.
Southwestern College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in special ed. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in special ed from SWC Chula Vista. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Data shows that SWC Chula Vista graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
Golden West College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in special ed from Golden West College. Of these students, 97% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Golden West College make a median salary of 32,829.
Chemeketa Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in special ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in special ed from Chemeketa Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Chemeketa Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
Saddleback College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in special ed from Saddleback College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Saddleback College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
Palomar College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in special ed from Palomar College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Palomar College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
The 12th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Norco College. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in special ed from Norco College. About 95% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Norco College make a median salary of 32,829.
The 15th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in special ed from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Los Angeles Trade Technical College special ed graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,829.
The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in special ed from SMC. About 94% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
Foothill College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in special ed. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in special ed from Foothill College. About 89% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Foothill College make a median salary of 32,829.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in special ed from CSN. About 93% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,829.
Cuesta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in special ed from Cuesta College. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Cuesta College make a median salary of 32,829.
Butte College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in special ed from Butte College. About 93% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in special ed at Butte College make a median salary of 32,829.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12,497 |
| General Education | 1,987 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,083 |
| Teaching Assistant/Aide | 820 |
| Instructional Media Design | 99 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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