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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 390 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in education from WKU. This makes it the #487 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #295 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WKU offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
The education program at WKU awarded 124 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in education from WKU in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 associate's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Kentucky University.
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 | 182 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 65 |
| Special Education | 64 |
| Instructional Media Design | 35 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
| Educational Assessment | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 20 |
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