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Special Education at Eastern Washington University

Special Education at Eastern Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Washington University is in Cheney, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 special education degrees were awarded at Eastern Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Washington University

Distance learning is available at Eastern Washington University. Of 10,492 students, 3,572 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,080 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Eastern Washington University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Washington University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #32 of 76
Best Value Far Western (Region) #50 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #118 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #138 of 491

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #32 of 76
Best Value Far Western (Region) #50 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #118 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #138 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Eastern Washington University

Students who complete Eastern Washington University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Eastern Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,502
2 years $42,682
3 years $48,133
4 years $54,887
5 years $58,104

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Eastern Washington University take home a median $54,887, compared with $55,679 for all Eastern Washington University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from Eastern Washington University stands at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Eastern Washington University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Eastern Washington University are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Washington University

Among the 7 bachelor’s special education graduates at Eastern Washington University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

Eastern Washington University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Eastern Washington University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Eastern Washington University

This Special Education program at Eastern Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Eastern Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

References

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