by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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CWU was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $47,108. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 16 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CWU, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 419 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 213 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
| General Education | 17 |
| Teaching English or French | 7 |
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