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Special Education Schools in Colorado

255 students earned Special Ed degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 19th most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 229
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,762 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 51% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. 69% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at CCU. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $14,313. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 20% $52,700
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $51,200
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

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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