by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering special education.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #164 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,570 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, special education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Every one of the 13 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| 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 Kentucky University.
The special education program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 51 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 11 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 51 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 11 degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%). Some of these were earned through distance education.