by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU stacks up against peers offering teacher education grade specific.
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WMU is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education grade specific. More specifically it was ranked #522 out of 797 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Teacher Education Grade Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $41,327 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are 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 Michigan University with a bachelor’s in teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of teacher education grade specific master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 71% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the teacher education grade specific majors at Western Michigan University.
This teacher education grade specific program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 |
WMU awarded 48 completions in elementary education and teaching recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
WMU awarded 45 degrees in early childhood education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
WMU granted 15 degrees in secondary education and teaching recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
WMU granted 1 completion in teacher education, multiple levels recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).