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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,912 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $33,634 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at WWU is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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The special ed program at WWU awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Educational Administration | 24 |
| Multilingual Education | 10 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
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