by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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Your choice of special education for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in special education.
It is hard to beat Western Washington University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in special education. WWU is a large public university located in the small city of Bellingham.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Western Washington University receive $2,290 more than the typical special ed student.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Western Washington University
Gonzaga University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Those special education students who get their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University earn $3,027 more than the typical special ed student.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Gonzaga University
It is hard to beat Whitworth University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in special education. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Spokane.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Whitworth University
It is difficult to beat Saint Martin's University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in special education. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lacey.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Saint Martin’s University
Central Washington University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in special education. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
After graduating, special ed bachelor's recipients typically earn around $47,108 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Central Washington University
SPU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Seattle Pacific University
Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the special ed program report average early career earnings of $41,502.
More information about a bachelor’s in special education from Eastern Washington University
Located in the city of Seattle, CityU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in special education from City University of Seattle
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 262 | 39 |
| Oregon | 185 | 11 |
| Nevada | 129 | 43 |
| Hawaii | 112 | 21 |
| Alaska | 75 | 6 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 142 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,195 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 411 |
| General Education | 309 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
| Other Education | 1 |
