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Special Education Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 238 students earned their Special Ed degrees in WA.

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 148
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

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: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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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
15,197 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 69% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,017.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $24,492.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 61% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,115 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,228 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

#10

Seattle University

Seattle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,299 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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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