by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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EWU ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #138 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Washington | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Washington | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 32 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 32 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Washington University handed out 7 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EWU earn a median of $54,887 a year. This is below $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EWU, special education students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $21,754, the typical median for all majors at EWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Find out more about EWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Eastern Washington University.
The special education program at EWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 |
EWU granted 20 degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (95%). Some of these were earned through distance education.