by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University as a strong choice for education, placing at #665 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 665 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 29 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 84 of 215 |
The following degree levels are available for education at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The education area of study at Western Illinois University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 23 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 53 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 369 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $50,231 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, education students accumulate a median of $25,560 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Read more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 149 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 6 |
