by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for subject specific ed majors, CWU came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from CWU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,177 a year. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $32,655 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Of the 74 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from CWU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 246 |
| General Education | 40 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |
| Special Education | 1 |
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