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Special Ed in Colorado

Special Ed Schools in Colorado

343 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Special Ed major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 259
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Special Ed 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 Ed 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
11,460 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,465. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $15,602. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $16,772.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. An average student at CCU will pay a net price of $22,405.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU. 48% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 66% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,367. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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Special Ed 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
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

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