2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
Special Education is the #75 most popular major in Washington with 238 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Washington to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Washington Schools for a Master's in Special Education
Our analysis found Gonzaga University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Washington. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Whitworth University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Washington. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Eastern Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students working on their master’s degree. EWU is a large public school located in the town of Cheney.
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Request InformationBest Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,861 |
| Oregon | 234 |
| Nevada | 215 |
| Hawaii | 49 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Special Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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