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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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, WWU is in the top 1% of the country for special ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 85 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 $49,253 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,284 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 93 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 6% were men and 94% were 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, 81% 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 102 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
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