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Education at Western Illinois University

63 Bachelor's Degrees
171 Master's Degrees
14 Doctor's Degrees
We'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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.

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Education Degrees Available at WIU

WIU Education Rankings

The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools 99
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools 317
Best Education Graduate Degree Schools 324
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 329
Best Education Schools 405

Popularity of Education at WIU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 171 students received their master’s degree in education from WIU. This makes it the #252 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #273 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Education from WIU Cost?

$14,085 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,359 $9,359
Fees $4,726 $4,726
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $10,920 $10,920
On Campus Other Expenses $1,776 $1,776

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WIU Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The education program at WIU awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 52
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does WIU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Education?

Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.

WIU Education Master’s Program Diversity

The education program at WIU awarded 173 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 145
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

Education Student Diversity at WIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Illinois University.

Education Majors

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 71
Student Counseling 50
Educational Administration 39
Teacher Education Subject Specific 33
Instructional Media Design 21
General Education 16
Special Education 13
Teaching English or French 2
Education Philosophy 1

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