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WMU is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 326 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 257 students received their master’s degree in education from WMU. This makes it the #141 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% 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, 80% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 243 students who earned a master's degree in Education from WMU in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master'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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 193 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Michigan 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 Subject Specific | 170 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Teaching English or French | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
| Other Education | 18 |
| Educational Assessment | 12 |
| Instructional Media Design | 10 |
| Education Philosophy | 3 |
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