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Special Education Schools in Washington

212 students earned Special Ed degrees in Washington in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

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 140
Master’s Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Washington

There are 9,560 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Washington

Special Ed grads earn an average of $63,400 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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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
15,125 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,717. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,911 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,681 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,823. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,892 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,381 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,106 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 100% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,176 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,234. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,333 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
29,843 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,297 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,616 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. An average student at Saint Martin's will pay a net price of $21,312.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,443 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,511 a year. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

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Seattle University

Seattle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,268 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. This private school has an average net price of $35,518. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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