How many colleges in Washington offer Special Education programs?

CampusPin currently lists 58 U.S. colleges and universities in Washington that offer Special Education programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Special Education program in Washington?

Among the 50 Special Education programs listed in Washington, published in-state tuition ranges from $4,058 to $59,900 (median around $6,354). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Special Education degree lead to?

A Special Education degree commonly leads to roles such as Special Education Teacher, Resource Room Teacher, Inclusion Specialist, Early Intervention Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 special education teachers, all other median $67,430)..

Can I apply to a Special Education program in Washington with the Common App?

Many Special Education programs in Washington accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Special Education colleges in Washington

CampusPin lists 58 U.S. colleges in Washington that offer Special Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Special Education prepares you to teach students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, designing individualized instruction and support across grade levels and settings.

Schools in Washington that offer Special Education

Special Education programs in Washington: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 58 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

32 / 18

Universities / 2-year

44 / 6

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$4,058–$59,900

Median in-state tuition

$6,354

Lowest published in-state tuition

Spokane Falls Community College

$4,058

Most selective

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

43% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

67,801 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Special Education program

Characteristics of learning, intellectual, and developmental disabilities
Writing and managing individualized education plans
Special education law, due process, and disability rights policy
Assessment and progress monitoring of specific learning needs
Behavior management and positive behavioral interventions
Differentiated and explicit instruction in reading and math
Assistive technology and accommodations for diverse learners
Collaboration with families, general educators, and related-service staff
Supervised practicum and student teaching in school settings

Where a Special Education degree can lead

Special Education Teacher
Resource Room Teacher
Inclusion Specialist
Early Intervention Specialist
IEP Coordinator
Behavior Interventionist

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 special education teachers, all other median $67,430).

Special Education focuses on teaching students whose learning differs from typical patterns because of disabilities, developmental delays, or other identified needs. Students learn how to assess where a learner is struggling, write and carry out individualized education plans, and adapt lessons in reading, math, and behavior so each student can make progress. Coursework covers how disabilities affect learning, evidence-based teaching methods, classroom and behavior management, assistive technology, and the federal and state laws that govern services for students with disabilities. Unlike a general elementary or secondary teaching major, which centers on grade-level content for a typical class, Special Education centers on differentiating instruction, collaborating with families and specialists, and serving students one-on-one, in small groups, or alongside general-education teachers in inclusive classrooms.

The typical path is a bachelor's degree, and most programs build in supervised student teaching, a practicum, or a culminating clinical placement in schools so candidates work directly with students before graduating. Teaching in public schools requires a state license or certification, and the specific tests, fieldwork hours, and endorsement areas vary by state and should be verified; some states also expect programmatic accreditation of the preparation program. Graduates work in elementary, middle, and high schools as well as early-intervention settings, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, and inclusion programs, with related work in tutoring, transition planning, and early childhood services for young children with developmental needs.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of special education teachers, all other, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $67,430 and projects employment to grow about 1.1% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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