Social Science Teacher Education at Western Governors University
Every social science teacher education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social science teacher education program at Western Governors University stacks up to those at other schools.WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and approximately 147,866 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Science Teacher Education section at the bottom of this page.
WGU Social Science Teacher Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Social Science Teacher Education
Online Classes Are Available at WGU
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
WGU does offer online education options in social science teacher education for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
WGU Social Science Teacher Education Rankings
Social Science Teacher Education Student Demographics at WGU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social science teacher education majors at Western Governors University.
WGU Social Science Teacher Education Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in social science teacher education.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Related Majors
- Chemistry Education
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Physics Education
- Biology Education
- English & Language Arts Education
Careers That Social Science Teacher Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in social science teacher education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for UT, the home state for Western Governors University.
Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 10,170 | $59,070 |
Middle School Teachers | 6,540 | $61,880 |
Education Professors | 850 | $92,070 |
Sociology Professors | 270 | $92,950 |
Psychology Professors | 240 | $76,470 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.