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. Find out how Western Oregon State College compares to other colleges that offer general education.
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Western Oregon State College holds a strong position among schools offering general education. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 114 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Oregon University awarded 139 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Oregon State College, general education students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,131, the typical median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,460 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,064 | $2,064 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general education from Western Oregon State College identified as men.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general education majors at Western Oregon University.
The general education program at Western Oregon State College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 140 |
Western Oregon State College conferred 140 degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%). Some of these were earned through distance education.