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. At its best it places at #21 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University as a strong choice for teacher education grade specific, coming in at #427 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 427 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois | 22 of 43 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 57 of 185 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in teacher education grade specific at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 67 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,449 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, teacher education grade specific students accumulate a median of $25,133 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western Illinois University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
Western Illinois University awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 67 |
