Best Online Special Education Programs in Washington, UT (2026)

Washington, Utah is home to about 30,686 residents. Median household income is $94,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $78,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Special Education Schools to Washington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Washington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Washington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Washington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Utah Tech University

Saint George, UT 5.8 miles from Washington BOC Score 51.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,570
Avg net price $16,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 43.9 miles from Washington BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 185.5 miles from Washington BOC Score 60.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,022
Avg net price $5,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo, UT 234.5 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Provo College

Provo, UT 235.5 miles from Washington BOC Score 31.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,645
Avg net price $27,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Careers Unlimited

Orem, UT 236.9 miles from Washington BOC Score 47.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,829
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 237.5 miles from Washington BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT 237.5 miles from Washington BOC Score 77.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,790
Avg net price $15,564/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah special education page.


Special Education Wages Near Washington

Washington is part of the St. George, UT metro area (BLS area code 41100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,590St. George, UT$62,271
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$78,920UT statewide$81,110
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$63,010St. George, UT$64,758
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$58,230UT statewide$59,846

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Washington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,686Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$94,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying special education roles near Washington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Washington are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($78,920), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($63,010), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($60,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint George instead of Washington?

Saint George, UT is 6.2 miles from Washington and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Washington an affordable place to study special education?

Washington’s median household income of $94,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Washington

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.