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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Special Education in California

35 Colleges in California
564 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in special education, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #123 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 35 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Special Education in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 564 associate degrees in special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Special Education School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Special Education in California The special ed associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Special Education in California ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of special education students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for special education.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in special education.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Special Ed Students Working on Their Associate

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
70 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. San Jacinto College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in special education. MSJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto.

There were about 70 special education students who graduated with this degree at MSJC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Mt. San Jacinto College

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
66 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in special education. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 66 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Fullerton College

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64 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Riverside City College is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in special education. Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Riverside.

There were about 64 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in special education from Riverside City College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
61 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a popular choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in special education. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 61 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Moorpark College

5
36 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Evergreen Valley College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of San Jose.

There were about 36 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Evergreen Valley College

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
31 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. More information about a associate in special education from Golden West College

7
27 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Valley Glen, LAVC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 27 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at LAVC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Los Angeles Valley College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
24 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SWC Chula Vista is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chula Vista.

There were approximately 24 special education students who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in special education from Southwestern College

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Norco College
Norco, CA
24 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Norco, Norco College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 24 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Norco College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in special education from Norco College

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Butte College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Oroville.

There were approximately 18 special education individuals who graduated with this degree at Butte College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in special education from Butte College


 

Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 142 37
Nevada 109 35

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Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Special Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 552
General Special Education 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 333
General Education 73
Teaching Assistants 39
Other Education 8
Teacher Education Subject Specific 3

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