by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western, WCSU compares to other colleges that offer education.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #621 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,825 a year. This is higher than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, education students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Learn more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of education master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The education program at Western, WCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20 |
| Educational Administration | 4 |
| Special Education | 1 |