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Special Education at Western Oregon University

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Western Oregon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Oregon University sits in Monmouth, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 special education degrees were granted at Western Oregon University.

Online Class Availability at Western Oregon University

Distance learning is available at Western Oregon University. Among 3,722 students, 818 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Western Oregon University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#3 of 5
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#45 of 76
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#60 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#274 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#297 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Western Oregon University

Graduates of Western Oregon 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	$49,118
2 years	$48,667
3 years	$49,493
4 years	$54,526
5 years	$60,174

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Western Oregon University report median earnings of $54,526, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Western Oregon University are 76% women (47) and 24% men (15).

Special Education Master’s Program at Western Oregon University

Among the 52 master’s special education degrees awarded at Western Oregon University, 79% were women (41) and 21% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 13% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, below 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 Oregon University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	52
Teaching for the Deaf	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Western Oregon University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Special Education graduates, 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.