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 WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering teacher education subject specific.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering teacher education subject specific. More specifically it was ranked #361 out of 398 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
Teacher Education Subject Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $38,071 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, teacher education subject specific students accumulate a median of $30,375 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of teacher education subject specific master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the teacher education subject specific majors at Western Kentucky University.
This teacher education subject specific program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 27 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 14 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 27 completions in physical education teaching and coaching recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 14 completions in family and consumer sciences/home economics teacher education in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 11 completions in mathematics teacher education in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 8 completions in reading teacher education in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 7 degrees in music teacher education recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).