2023 Best Special Education Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Washington. With 238 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Special Education Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Western Washington University the best school in Washington for special education students. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.
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.
The excellent programs at Gonzaga University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Washington. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.
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 Washington. CWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.
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Out of the 10 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saint Martin’s University is a great place for special education students. Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lacey.
Seattle University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Washington ranking. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
With a ranking of #7, Seattle Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Located in the large city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Washington State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Whitworth University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Washington list. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spokane.
Eastern Washington University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.
The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at EWU take out is $18,333.
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Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 234 |
| California | 2,861 |
| Nevada | 215 |
| Hawaii | 49 |
| Alaska | 52 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.
Special Ed Concentrations
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 10 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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