2023 Most Popular Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Special Education Graduate Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Washington to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington
Check out the special ed graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Washington.
Most Popular Washington Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Special Education
Our analysis found Whitworth University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Washington. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spokane.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Martin’s University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lacey.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Seattle University is a great place for special education students working on their graduate certificate. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,861 |
| Oregon | 234 |
| Nevada | 215 |
| Hawaii | 49 |
| Alaska | 52 |
Special Education Related Majors
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 4 schools only.
- 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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