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Special Education at Westfield State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Westfield State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 special education degrees were granted at Westfield State University.

Online Class Availability at Westfield State University

Online coursework is an option at Westfield State University. Of 4,588 students, 515 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Westfield State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Westfield State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#7 of 18
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#16 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#25 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#311 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#313 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Westfield State University

Graduates of Westfield 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	$43,587
2 years	$37,748
3 years	$42,576
4 years	$45,141
5 years	$57,770

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Westfield State University take home a median $45,141, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Westfield State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Westfield State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Westfield State University are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Among the 10 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Westfield State University

Among the 9 master’s special education degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 33% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, higher 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 Westfield State University

The Special Education program at Westfield State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	20

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Westfield State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.