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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, WCUPA came in at #45. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 368 bachelor's degrees in education. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 361 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 213 students received their master’s degree in education from WCUPA. This makes it the #180 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2021, making the school the #273 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 334 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 213 students who earned a master's degree in Education from WCUPA in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 314 |
| Special Education | 152 |
| Educational Administration | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 40 |
| Teaching English or French | 12 |
| Education Philosophy | 10 |
| Instructional Media Design | 6 |
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