by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at WGU Western Governors. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #257 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 257 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Utah | 6 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 604 |
| Master’s | 294 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University conferred 294 master’s degrees in special education.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 158 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 234 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 37 |
WGU Western Governors conferred 294 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WGU Western Governors. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 604 |
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