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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,704 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, special education graduates take on a median debt of $20,485 in student loans. This is lower than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Every one of the 13 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Western were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Western Carolina University.
The special education program at Western includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 |
Western granted 13 completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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