by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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WKU was ranked #82 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WKU. This makes it the #219 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 WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,288 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 WKU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,044 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 WKU is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 131 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from WKU. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at WKU make a median salary of $45,211. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 42 |
| 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 Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 65 |
| Special Education | 64 |
| Instructional Media Design | 35 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
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