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, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in other education.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for other education majors, WMU came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Education Schools | 3 |
| Best Other Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in other education. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in other education from WMU. This makes it the #79 most popular school for other education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in other education in 2022, making the school the #38 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in other education from WMU. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 bachelor's in other education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU other education 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other education majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 170 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Teaching English or French | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.