by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Western. You can earn it at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #431 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 431 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Colorado | 7 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 18 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University awarded 17 master’s degrees in special education.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western granted 17 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).