Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

CIP 13.1015 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

46 total including inactive

States

Across 4 states

Graduates (2023)

270

Total completions

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 4 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, New Hampshire and Connecticut.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$72,090

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Education Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 16 (5.9%)

Female: 254 (94.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 251 (93.0%)

Associate: 19 (7.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Artistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; creative expression and innovation

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Creative design
Artistic expression

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; creative expression and innovation?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.