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. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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The education major at Western is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in education from Western. This makes it the #87 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $413 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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Online degrees for the Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from Western make a median salary of $51,949 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,157.
Of the 53 students who earned a master's degree in General Education from Western in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 13 |
| Special Education | 7 |
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