General Special Education at Western Oregon University
If you plan to study General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Western Oregon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 general special education graduations were recorded at Western Oregon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Western Oregon University. Of 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Western Oregon University
Use these rankings to compare Western Oregon University’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Special Education graduates at Western Oregon University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at Western Oregon University are 79% women (41) and 21% men (11).
General Special Education Master’s Program at Western Oregon University
Of the 52 master’s general special education graduates at Western Oregon University, 79% were women (41) and 21% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 13% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at Western Oregon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.