by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in teacher education subject specific at WGU Western Governors. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for teacher education subject specific, coming in at #241 out of 579 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in teacher education subject specific at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 279 |
| Master’s | 1,428 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University conferred 1,428 master’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for teacher education subject specific at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 27% of teacher education subject specific master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 1,128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 142 |
WGU Western Governors conferred 796 master’s degrees in mathematics teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
WGU Western Governors awarded 258 master’s completions in english/language arts teacher education in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
WGU Western Governors granted 218 master’s completions in science teacher education/general science teacher education in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
WGU Western Governors granted 57 master’s completions in biology teacher education in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
WGU Western Governors conferred 37 master’s degrees in earth science teacher education in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
WGU Western Governors awarded 35 master’s completions in physics teacher education recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
WGU Western Governors conferred 26 master’s completions in chemistry teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
WGU Western Governors awarded 1 master’s completion in social science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men.
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WGU Western Governors. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific | 279 |
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