by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for special education, placing at #365 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 365 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 9 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 of 69 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
WMU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,299 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, special education students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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All of the 16 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from WMU identified as women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 49 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
