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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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $32,830. This is less than $35,527, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $39,477 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at WKU is $238 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Kentucky University.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in grade specific ed from WKU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The grade specific ed program at WKU awarded 34 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 51 |
| Special Education | 46 |
| Student Counseling | 20 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 14 |
| Educational Administration | 13 |
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