by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WGU Western Governors stacks up against peers offering teacher education subject specific.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 10% of the country for teacher education subject specific. Specifically, it ranked #234 out of 398 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University handed out 279 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
Teacher Education Subject Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WGU Western Governors earn a median of $56,374 a year. This is lower than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, teacher education subject specific graduates take on a median debt of $25,145 in student loans. This is higher than $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of teacher education subject specific master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 1,128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 142 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the teacher education subject specific majors at Western Governors University.
The teacher education subject specific program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
WGU Western Governors conferred 934 completions in mathematics teacher education recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors granted 258 degrees in english/language arts teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WGU Western Governors awarded 232 degrees in science teacher education/general science teacher education recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors awarded 142 completions in biology teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WGU Western Governors granted 62 degrees in earth science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WGU Western Governors granted 44 completions in physics teacher education recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors granted 34 degrees in chemistry teacher education recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors conferred 1 degree in social science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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