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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Whitworth was ranked #70 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 #4 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Whitworth make a median salary of $57,992. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Whitworth University.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Whitworth in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Whitworth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Whitworth in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were 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, 83% 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 | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 105 |
| General Education | 22 |
| Student Counseling | 18 |
| Educational Administration | 9 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 |
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