by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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 Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering education.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #657 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $50,231 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, education students accumulate a median of $25,560 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Read more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Western Illinois University.
This education program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 120 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Student Counseling | 21 |
| Special Education | 16 |
| Instructional Media Design | 15 |
| General Education | 12 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |