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Special Ed in Colorado

Special Ed Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 343 students earned their Special Ed degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 19th most popular major in the 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
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

10,130 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $54,920, compared to a typical salary of $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:

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,465. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,772. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. An average student at DU will pay a net price of $34,737.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,367.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,405. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at CCU.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,602. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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
Educational Administration 758
General Education 324
Curriculum & Instruction 262
Multilingual Education 254
Teacher Education Grade Specific 182
Teacher Education Subject Specific 143
Student Counseling 113
Educational Assessment 40

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