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Special Education Schools in Washington

90 students earned Special Ed degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 9,560 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $63,400, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,373 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 19% $66,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 18% $65,680
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 1,210
Educational Administration 424
General Education 419
Teacher Education Subject Specific 182
Curriculum & Instruction 180
Student Counseling 166
Teaching English or French 26
Educational Assessment 16

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