Education at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #137 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1004 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #137 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #154 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1004 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Michigan University
Students who complete Western Michigan University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,631 |
| 2 years | $45,297 |
| 3 years | $46,416 |
| 4 years | $49,712 |
| 5 years | $54,839 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Western Michigan University take home a median $49,712, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Western Michigan University comes in at $30,333.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, 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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