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. We've also included details on how Whitworth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Whitworth was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Whitworth. This makes it the #238 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whitworth was $2,070 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Whitworth in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Whitworth 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 Whitworth Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Whitworth make a median salary of $63,554. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
The special ed program at Whitworth awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Whitworth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 114 |
| General Education | 22 |
| Student Counseling | 14 |
| Educational Administration | 8 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.