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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 191 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,376 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from WCU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WCU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |