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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Montana Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Montana Western was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana - Western handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montana Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,742 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montana Western paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $202 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,845 | $17,375 |
| Fees | $1,586 | $1,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,104 | $9,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,978 | $4,978 |
Learn more about Montana Western tuition and fees.
Of the 101 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Montana Western, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Montana Western does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Western Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a associate's degree in grade specific ed from Montana Western. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Montana Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a associate's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at The University of Montana - Western.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
| General Education | 23 |
| Special Education | 5 |