Teacher Education Grade Specific at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Teacher Education Grade Specific, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Studying Online at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Teacher Education Grade Specific Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Teacher Education Grade Specific program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 59 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #38 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 309 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 311 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #437 of 1,224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,231 |
Earnings for Teacher Education Grade Specific Graduates from Western Carolina University
Graduates of Western Carolina University’s Teacher Education Grade Specific program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,526 |
| 2 years | $36,720 |
| 3 years | $36,900 |
| 4 years | $39,561 |
| 5 years | $44,949 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $39,561, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates from Western Carolina University comes in at $24,714.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates at Western Carolina University are 93% women (144) and 7% men (11).
Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 127 bachelor’s teacher education grade specific degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 95% were women (121) and 5% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Teacher Education Grade Specific bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Teacher Education Grade Specific bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 29%.*
Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 28 master’s teacher education grade specific graduates at Western Carolina University, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Teacher Education Grade Specific master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Teacher Education Grade Specific master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Teacher Education Grade Specific Concentrations at Western Carolina University
The Teacher Education Grade Specific program at Western Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 40 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 5 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 82 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 28 |
Best-Paid Careers for Teacher Education Grade Specific Graduates
Students who finish Teacher Education Grade Specific program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.