by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in education at Western Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 12 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University as a strong choice for education, placing at #714 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 714 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 31 of 52 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 93 of 224 |
The following degree levels are available for education at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The education area of study at Western Illinois University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 149 master’s degrees in education.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 24 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 498 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 77% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 11 doctoral degrees in education.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 28 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 91% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in education.
Western Illinois University is not yet ranked for education at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 33% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 71 |