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Special Education in California

Special Education Schools in California

Jobs for Special Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 40,840 people employed in jobs related to a Special Ed degree, compared to 438,110 nationwide.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Special Education Jobs in California

Special Ed grads earn an average of $90,330 in the state and $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 20 colleges in California that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#3

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,502 after earning their degree at this institution. 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. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,918 a year.

#6

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

#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. 42% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $12,520 a year in tuition.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. 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. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

#11

Fullerton College

Fullerton

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,066 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,406 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 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. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,394 a year.

#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.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 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. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

#20

Southwestern College

Chula Vista

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,035 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,344 a year.

Special Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

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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