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. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The special ed major at Western 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
Learn more about Western tuition and fees.
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Western in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 53 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.