Education at Western Washington University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Western Washington University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 46 |
| Best Value | Washington | #33 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #914 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Washington University
Those who finish Western Washington 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 | $47,489 |
| 2 years | $44,418 |
| 3 years | $49,802 |
| 4 years | $57,080 |
| 5 years | $69,343 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Western Washington University take home a median $57,080, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Western Washington University is $23,071.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. 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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