Special Education at Western Carolina University
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Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 special education degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Western Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare Western Carolina University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Western Carolina University
Students who complete Western Carolina University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,480 |
| 2 years | $35,487 |
| 3 years | $36,948 |
| 4 years | $40,704 |
| 5 years | $43,364 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Western Carolina University earn a median of $40,704, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Western Carolina University stands at $20,485.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Western Carolina University are 100% women (13) and 0% men (0).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 13 bachelor’s special education graduates at Western Carolina University, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*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 Western Carolina University
This Special Education program at Western Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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