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Special Education at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Special Education at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 special education degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Of 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 5
Best Value Washington #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 491
Best Value Far Western (Region) #46 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #83 of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 5
Best Value Washington #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 491
Best Value Far Western (Region) #46 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #83 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Students who complete University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,284
2 years $58,402
3 years $61,073
4 years $67,053
5 years $77,707

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus report median earnings of $67,053, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 76% women (22) and 24% men (7).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 21 master’s special education graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 8 doctoral special education graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Special Education Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

This Special Education program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
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
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

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