by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in teacher education subject specific at WMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU highly for teacher education subject specific, coming in at #378 out of 579 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for teacher education subject specific at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 34 master’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
WMU is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education subject specific at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 18% of teacher education subject specific master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education subject specific master’s degree graduates at WMU are 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 Michigan University with a master’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU granted 15 master’s completions in family and consumer sciences/home economics teacher education in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
WMU awarded 7 master’s completions in reading teacher education recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
WMU awarded 7 master’s degrees in technical teacher education in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
WMU granted 3 master’s completions in science teacher education/general science teacher education in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
WMU granted 1 master’s degree in mathematics teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
WMU granted 1 master’s completion in physical education teaching and coaching in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 4 doctoral degrees in teacher education subject specific.
WMU is not currently ranked for teacher education subject specific at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of teacher education subject specific doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific doctoral degree graduates at WMU are White. About 50% 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 doctoral in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU awarded 2 doctoral completions in science teacher education/general science teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
WMU awarded 1 doctoral completion in biology teacher education in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
WMU conferred 1 doctoral completion in mathematics teacher education recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific | 116 |