by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU as a strong choice for education, coming in at #885 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 885 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Michigan | 11 of 34 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 123 of 215 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 232 |
| Master’s | 210 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The education area of study at WMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University awarded 232 bachelor’s degrees in education.
WMU is in the top 10% of the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 101 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 606 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,712 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, education students borrow a median amount of $30,333 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 210 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 9 |
