by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #26 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from WIU. This makes it the #218 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $39,660. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,899 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WIU make a median salary of $44,428 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,852.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Western Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in subject specific ed from WIU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 100 |
| Educational Administration | 71 |
| Student Counseling | 23 |
| Special Education | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 13 |
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