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Special Education at Washington State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Washington State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 special education graduations were recorded at Washington State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Washington State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Washington State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Washington State University

Graduates of Washington State University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,369

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Washington State University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Special Education Master’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 4 master’s special education graduates at Washington State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 25% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Among the 2 doctoral special education graduates at Washington State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 Washington State University

This Special Education program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	6

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.