by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in education from WIU. This makes it the #233 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
The education program at WIU awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 71 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.