by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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Cal State LA is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 602 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Cal State LA. This makes it the #64 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State LA make a median salary of $81,004 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
The special ed program at Cal State LA awarded 68 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 384 |
| General Education | 129 |
| Student Counseling | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 44 |
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