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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, Cal State LA came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Cal State LA does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State LA make a median salary of $83,983 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 63 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 19% were men and 81% were 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, 63% 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 402 |
| Student Counseling | 116 |
| General Education | 99 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 40 |
| Instructional Media Design | 37 |
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