Special Education at Ashford University
What traits are you looking for in a special ed school? To help you decide if Ashford University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's special ed program.Ashford University is located in San Diego, California and has a total student population of 36,453. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 168 students received their master's degree in special ed.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Ashford University Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Online Classes Are Available at Ashford University
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
Ashford University does offer online education options in special ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Ashford University Special Education Rankings
In 2019, 168 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Ashford University. This makes it the #12 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed Student Demographics at Ashford University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Ashford University.
Ashford University Special Education Master’s Program
In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of degree recipients. That is 40% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Ashford University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 53 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Related Majors
- Instructional Media Design
- Educational Administration
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- General Education
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Ashford University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 15,230 | $80,370 |
| Special Education Professors | 10,520 | $82,380 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 9,310 | $58,180 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 4,710 | $76,860 |
| Special Education Teachers | 2,950 | $66,640 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.