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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for subject specific ed majors, WWU came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools | 18 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $42,795. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at WWU is $201 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from WWU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the WWU subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WWU make a median salary of $32,245 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from WWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| 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 subject specific ed majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Special Education | 101 |
| Educational Administration | 24 |
| Multilingual Education | 10 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
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