Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how EWU stacks up against peers offering general education.
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EWU holds a strong position among schools offering general education. In particular, it placed #114 out of 406 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #51 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 3 |
| Best Value General Education Schools in Washington | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 8 |
| Best General Education Schools in Washington | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value General Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 28 |
| Best Value General Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 51 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 51 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Washington University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
General Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EWU report a median salary of $68,455 a year. This is higher than $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at EWU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general education majors at Eastern Washington University.
The general education program at EWU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 277 |
EWU conferred 277 completions in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).