by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education at Western. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #1,280 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 1,280 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Colorado | 27 of 32 |
| Best Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 55 of 66 |
The following degree levels are granted in education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 50 |
The education field at Western includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Colorado University awarded 50 master’s degrees in education.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 14 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 28 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 742 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Western. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 7 |