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Special Ed in Washington

Special Ed Schools in Washington

265 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Special Ed is the 75th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Washington

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 167
Master’s Degree 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Washington

9,560 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Washington

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $63,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,736. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Saint Martin's. 48% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Saint Martin's will pay a net price of $20,444.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Seattle University

Seattle
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Special Ed Careers in WA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
Special Education Teachers 18% $60,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,780
General Education 728
Teacher Education Subject Specific 602
Educational Administration 424
Curriculum & Instruction 180
Student Counseling 166
Teaching English or French 34
Educational Assessment 16

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