by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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UW Seattle was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in special education.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UW Seattle. This makes it the #172 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $73,549 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UW Seattle in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 231 |
| General Education | 150 |
| Educational Administration | 100 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 74 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.