by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in teacher education grade specific at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for teacher education grade specific, placing at #820 out of 1,280 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 820 of 1,280 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 17 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Region | 160 of 330 |
The following degree levels are available for teacher education grade specific at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Master’s | 90 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 90 master’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of teacher education grade specific master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 45 master’s completions in teacher education, multiple levels in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 28 master’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 17 master’s completions in early childhood 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 (76%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 5 graduate certificate degrees in teacher education grade specific.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for teacher education grade specific at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of teacher education grade specific graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 4 graduate certificate completions in adult and continuing education and teaching in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 147 |