by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, 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 subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from WIU. This makes it the #218 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $44,376. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 12 subject specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% 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 bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed 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.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at WIU make a median salary of $57,135. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
The subject specific ed program at WIU awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% 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, 79% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 71 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
| General Education | 16 |
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