by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, WWU is in the top 1% of the country for subject specific ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,458 a year. This is higher than $36,899, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WWU make a median salary of $26,316 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,477.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at WWU is $201 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Subject Specific from WWU in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 102 |
| Special Education | 93 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
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