Education at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #534 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1181 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #534 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1181 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,086 |
| 2 years | $39,012 |
| 3 years | $36,872 |
| 4 years | $40,366 |
| 5 years | $42,975 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $40,366, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Western Kentucky University comes in at $27,458.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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