by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WGU Western Governors. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for teacher education subject specific, coming in at #220 out of 554 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in teacher education subject specific at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 1,428 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for teacher education subject specific at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Subject Specific majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WGU Western Governors earn a median of $56,374 a year. This is lower than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, teacher education subject specific graduates take on a median debt of $25,145 in student loans. This is higher than $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 36 |
WGU Western Governors conferred 138 bachelor’s completions in mathematics teacher education in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
WGU Western Governors granted 85 bachelor’s completions in biology teacher education in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
WGU Western Governors conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in earth science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
WGU Western Governors awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in science teacher education/general science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
WGU Western Governors conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in physics teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
WGU Western Governors conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in chemistry teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at WGU Western Governors. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,428 |
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