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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, WWU came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 96 students received their master’s degree in education from WWU. This makes it the #439 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 96 education students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 102 |
| Special Education | 93 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
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