by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WGU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 785 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 836 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 420 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WGU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WGU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,271 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Of the 785 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 584 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 100 |
Online degrees for the WGU 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 WGU Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $56,488 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 139 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from WGU in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,826 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,461 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,962 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,843 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,541 |