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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at GWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in special ed from GWU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at GWU make a median salary of $68,902. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 special ed majors earned their master's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| International Education | 46 |
| Other Education | 45 |
| Student Counseling | 24 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 24 |
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