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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
WGU is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #81 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 1819 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 1,657 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 603 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WGU. This makes it the #3 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 WGU is $34,615. This is less than $35,527, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Learn about other programs related to Teacher Education Grade Specific that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Governors University.
The grade specific ed program at WGU awarded 1,819 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in 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 grade specific ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 15 |
Black or African American | 51 |
Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
White | 1,475 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 149 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in grade specific ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 16 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
White | 465 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 66 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Curriculum & Instruction | 2,690 |
Instructional Media Design | 2,099 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,677 |
Special Education | 1,256 |
Educational Assessment | 1,228 |