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Special Education at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Special Education at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus sits in Denver, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 special education degrees were granted at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Of 23,124 students, 4,254 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,869 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 8
Best Value Colorado #6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 20
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #17 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #358 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Graduates of University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,201
2 years $45,852
3 years $50,372
4 years $53,877
5 years $57,577

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus take home a median $53,877, compared with $76,709 for all University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are 84% women (16) and 16% men (3).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Of the 19 master’s special education graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

This Special Education program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 19

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

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

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