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Special Education at Whitworth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Whitworth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Whitworth University is in Spokane, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 special education degrees were granted at Whitworth University.

Online Class Availability at Whitworth University

Online coursework is an option at Whitworth University. Among 2,314 students, 43 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Whitworth University

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

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Whitworth University

Students who complete Whitworth University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,992

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Whitworth University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Whitworth University are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University

Among the 5 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1

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

Special Education Master’s Program at Whitworth University

Among the 8 master’s special education degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 25% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Whitworth 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 Whitworth University

This Special Education program at Whitworth University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	7
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	2
Teaching for Developmental Delay	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Whitworth University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.