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Special Education Schools in Washington

238 students earned Special Ed degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Washington

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 148
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Washington

9,560 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Washington

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $63,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,714. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Seattle University

Seattle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Seattle U grads earn an average salary of $56,299.

Special Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
Special Education Professors 19% $66,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 18% $65,680
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
Special Education Teachers 18% $60,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,780
General Education 728
Teacher Education Subject Specific 602
Educational Administration 424
Curriculum & Instruction 180
Student Counseling 166
Teaching English or French 34
Educational Assessment 16

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