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Teacher Education Grade Specific at Western Carolina University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Teacher Education Grade Specific at Western Carolina University
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.

Teacher Education Grade Specific earnings compared with all majors at Western Carolina University

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).

Western Carolina University gender breakdown of Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Teacher Education Grade Specific majors at Western Carolina University

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).

Western Carolina University gender breakdown of Teacher Education Grade Specific Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Teacher Education Grade Specific majors at Western Carolina University

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:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $83,682
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Self-Enrichment Teachers $77,096
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967

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