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. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WCU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,594 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,096 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at WCU is $274 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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The grade specific ed program at WCU awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WCU grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from WCU in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |
| Special Education | 12 |