Associate Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,328 associate degrees were awarded to special ed majors. 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 | 21,797 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,368 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,157 |
| Associate Degree | 1,328 |
| Basic Certificate | 713 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 225 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 204 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in special ed is $15,697. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $18,252 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,142.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in special ed. About 93.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 1,241 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 748 |
| White | 308 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 114 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Pasadena City College. About 91% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Fullerton College. Of these students, 92% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Riverside City College awarded 96 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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. The special ed program at Mt. San Jacinto College awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Moorpark College. About 93% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Bernardino Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in special ed from San Bernardino Valley College. About 98% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in special ed from Evergreen Valley College. About 92% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at College of the Sequoias. About 96% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in special ed from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 94% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in special ed from Golden West College. About 83% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chemeketa Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in special ed. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The special ed program at Chemeketa Community College awarded 43 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their associate degree in special ed from Saddleback College. Of these students, 88% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Palomar College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Norco College awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The special ed program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Santa Monica College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Foothill College. About 96% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The special ed program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuesta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in special ed. The special ed program at Cuesta College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Butte College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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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 | 12,921 |
| General Education | 2,078 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 945 |
| Teaching Assistant/Aide | 871 |
| Instructional Media Design | 77 |
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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