by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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University of West Georgia holds a strong position among schools offering education. Specifically, it ranked #527 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| Best Education Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 31 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 31 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Georgia | 31 |
| College Major Best Value | 31 |
| College Major Best Value | 31 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 61 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Georgia conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Georgia report a median salary of $61,074 a year. This is higher than $57,490, the median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of West Georgia, education students accumulate a median of $26,108 in student loans. This is lower than $26,789, the typical median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Read more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 691 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 50 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at University of West Georgia were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at University of West Georgia.
The education program at University of West Georgia includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 456 |
| Educational Administration | 414 |
| Instructional Media Design | 361 |
| Special Education | 159 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 115 |
| Student Counseling | 76 |
| Other Education | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.