by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general education at Western. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western among the top schools in the country for general education, coming in at #352 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 352 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Colorado | 6 of 7 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 14 of 16 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University handed out 33 master’s degrees in general education.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering general education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 94% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western awarded 33 master’s degrees in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).