by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from WKU. This makes it the #328 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,830 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,870 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,530.
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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The subject specific ed program at WKU awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $42,624 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in subject specific ed 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 subject specific ed.
| 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 subject specific ed majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 182 |
| Special Education | 64 |
| Instructional Media Design | 35 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
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