by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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WMU is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #1,064 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 19 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 19 |
| Best Education Schools in Michigan | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 25 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 25 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Michigan | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 137 |
| Best Value Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 137 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 232 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,712 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, education students borrow a median amount of $30,333 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of education master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at WMU were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Michigan University.
This education program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 154 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 109 |
| Special Education | 67 |
| Educational Administration | 45 |
| Other Education | 34 |
| Teaching English or French | 31 |
| Student Counseling | 20 |
| Educational Assessment | 13 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 |
| Education Philosophy | 1 |