by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #404 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 404 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 70 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,570 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, special education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Every one of the 13 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 3 |
