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Special Education at Western Governors University

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

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 898 special education degrees were granted at Western Governors University.

Online Class Availability at Western Governors University

Western Governors University is a fully online institution, so Special Education coursework can be completed remotely.

Special Education Rankings at Western Governors University

Rankings can help you compare Western Governors University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#2 of 6
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#98 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#371 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Western Governors University

Graduates of Western Governors University’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,439
2 years	$40,929
3 years	$44,361
4 years	$49,091
5 years	$57,227

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Western Governors University earn a median of $49,091, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Western Governors University is $25,158.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Western Governors University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Western Governors University are 87% women (783) and 13% men (115).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Governors University

Among the 604 bachelor’s special education graduates at Western Governors University, 88% were women (533) and 12% were men (71).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	466
Hispanic / Latino	43
Black / African American	17
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	54

Minority students account for 14% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Western Governors University

Among the 294 master’s special education degrees awarded at Western Governors University, 85% were women (250) and 15% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	234
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	5
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	14
Unknown	21

Minority students account for 13% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, lower than the national average of 33%.*

*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 Western Governors University

This Special Education program at Western Governors University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	898

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Western Governors University go on to a range of careers. 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

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.