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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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CWU is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 219 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Education Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Education Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in education from CWU. This makes it the #210 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from CWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the CWU education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a master's degree in education from CWU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 246 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 211 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |
| Special Education | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.