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Special Education in California

Special Education Schools in California

Jobs for Special Education Grads in California

There are 40,840 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Special Education Jobs in California

In this state, Special Ed grads earn an average of $90,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,290.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 20 colleges in California offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#3

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,502 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,266 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $13,918 a year in tuition.

#6

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

#7

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,619 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,944 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 42%. Undergrads from California pay around $12,520 a year in tuition.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,703 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,430 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,382 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

#11

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,066 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,406 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,298 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,441 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,394 a year in tuition.

#16

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,115 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,560 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

#20

Southwestern College

Chula Vista

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,035 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,344 a year in tuition.

Special Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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