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Education in Washington

Education Schools in Washington

7,160 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,853
Post-Master’s Certificate 681
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 681
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 128
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 128
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 128

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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Washington

There are 197,500 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $68,420, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

517 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,484.

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422 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,108. 52% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

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393 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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295 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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141 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $18,373.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,768.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. This public school has an average net price of $10,897.

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Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 21% $63,500
Elementary School Teachers 18% $65,780
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Library Science 128

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