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General Education Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 419 students earned their Education degrees in WA.

In this state, General Education is the 9th most popular major out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Washington

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 399
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Washington

1,150 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Washington

Education grads earn an average of $72,280 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $12,335.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. In their early career, UW Tacoma grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $33,562.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

An average student at Whitworth will pay a net price of $24,492. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,215 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,037 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. 85% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,748 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

An average student at Northwest University will pay a net price of $20,729. 26% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,514. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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Walla Walla University

College Place
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,130 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Education Professors 20% $65,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,210
Educational Administration 424
Teacher Education Subject Specific 182
Curriculum & Instruction 180
Student Counseling 166
Special Education 90
Teaching English or French 26
Educational Assessment 16

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