by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EWU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from EWU. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EWU is $41,883. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
EWU does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EWU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from EWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 287 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 157 |
| Educational Administration | 73 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 53 |
| Teaching English or French | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.