2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 61 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . WWU is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham.
After completing their degree, special ed graduates from WWU carry an average student debtload of $26,870. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $168.
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Out of the 61 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Gonzaga accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Central Washington University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s College of California is a great place for special education students. SMC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moraga.
Read full report on Special Education at Saint Mary’s College of California
The excellent programs at Brandman University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in the Far Western US Region . Brandman is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Fresno Pacific University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of California - Berkeley came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.
With a ranking of #9, Saint Martin’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Point Loma Nazarene University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region list. PLNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| 12 | California State University - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
Best Special Education Colleges by State
Explore the best special education colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 238 |
| Oregon | 234 |
| California | 2,861 |
| Nevada | 215 |
| Hawaii | 49 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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Special Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 24,497 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3,111 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,789 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,625 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 1,227 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,133 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 655 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 540 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 504 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 415 |
| Education of the Deaf | 363 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 226 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed | 222 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs | 181 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 134 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments | 47 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries | 1 |
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 25 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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