2023 Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
With 90 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #41 most popular major in Washington.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Washington to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Special Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Washington. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 19% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Whitworth University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Washington. Located in the large suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 22% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the fringe town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 81% of the special ed majors at the school.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gonzaga University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Washington. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.
Women make up 75% of the special ed majors at the school.
Seattle University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in special ed at Seattle U, 33% are male and 67% are female.
Heritage University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the rural area of Toppenish, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Central Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree special education programs. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, City University of Seattle did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Seattle, CityU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Saint Martin’s University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the small city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best Special Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,632 |
| Oregon | 180 |
| Nevada | 147 |
| Hawaii | 28 |
| Alaska | 46 |
Majors Related to Special Ed
One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Special Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| General Education | 21,189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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