Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA

Education ASSOCIATE CIP 13.1015

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

11%

2 of 19

Female Graduates

89%

17 of 19

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,326

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,326 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare College of the Desert's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 13.1015

Program Family Education

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 19 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 11% male, 89% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Average Starting Salary

$72,090

10-Year Job Growth

+2.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1081	$57,672	+2.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Special Education Teachers, Preschool SOC: 25-2051	$49,752	+1.4%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$54,068

Peak Salary

$90,113

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Speaking

● Reading Comprehension

● Learning Strategies

● Instructing

● Active Listening

● Active Learning

● Writing

● Monitoring

● Complex Problem Solving

● Critical Thinking

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name College of the Desert

Location Palm Desert, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,326

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,586

Average Net Price $18,169

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Program Information

CIP Code: 13.1015

CIP Family: 13

IPEDS ID: