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. See how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in teacher education grade specific.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering teacher education grade specific. In particular, it placed #291 out of 797 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,449 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, teacher education grade specific students accumulate a median of $25,133 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 2% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of teacher education grade specific master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 81% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the teacher education grade specific majors at Western Illinois University.
The teacher education grade specific program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
Western Illinois University awarded 67 degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Western Illinois University awarded 51 completions in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, other in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
Western Illinois University conferred 2 degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).