Special Education at Western Governors University
If you plan to study special education, take a look at what Western Governors University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a total student population of 147,866. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 420 students received their master's degree in special ed.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
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WGU Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Online Classes Are Available at WGU
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
WGU does offer online education options in special ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
WGU Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at WGU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Western Governors University.
WGU Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from WGU, 79% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 330 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
Related Majors
- Educational Assessment
- Teaching English or French
- Educational Administration
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for UT, the home state for Western Governors University.
| Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 1,560 | $43,830 |
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 1,490 | $46,320 |
| Special Education Professors | 1,170 | $46,820 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 630 | $50,620 |
| Special Education Preschool Teachers | 270 | $48,260 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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