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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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WMU is in the top 10% of the country for subject specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 450 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from WMU. This makes it the #45 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,468 a year. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $29,983 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at WMU is $221 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 |
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The subject specific ed program at WMU awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going 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, 82% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at WMU make a median salary of $54,295. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 subject specific ed majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Teaching English or French | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
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