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 grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WIU. This makes it the #184 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 WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,544 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,372 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its grade 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.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WIU make a median salary of $54,160 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were 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, 92% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
| General Education | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.