Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in education from WCU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from WCU make a median salary of $40,933 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,746.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Carolina University.
All of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from WCU in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in education.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 36 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 127 |
Educational Administration | 66 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 57 |
Student Counseling | 39 |
Special Education | 21 |