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 Western Oregon State College ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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Western Oregon State College is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 219 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Education Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in education from Western Oregon State College. This makes it the #314 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western Oregon State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,879 a year. This is higher than $38,982, which is the national median for all education bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Western Oregon State College. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Western Oregon State College 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 Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from Western Oregon State College in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 62 |
| Special Education | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 23 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
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