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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WCU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $34,526. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,714 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at WCU is $274 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from WCU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% 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, 76% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 66 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 57 |
| General Education | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 39 |
| Special Education | 21 |
