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 WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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WMU was ranked #112 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 #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WMU. This makes it the #311 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 WMU is $41,296. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $30,050 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 WMU is $267 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WMU grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WMU make a median salary of $49,396 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from WMU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 170 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Teaching English or French | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.