Education at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
What traits are you looking for in a education school? To help you decide if University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's education program.UW Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington and has a total student population of 5,364.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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UW Tacoma Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Doctorate Degree in Education
UW Tacoma Education Rankings
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In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in education from UW Tacoma. This makes it the #560 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 19 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #214 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Education Student Demographics at UW Tacoma
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
UW Tacoma Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from UW Tacoma, 53% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the education master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a master's in education.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
White | 34 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
UW Tacoma also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 19 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Education | 44 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 33 |
Educational Administration | 6 |
Related Majors
- History
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- Communication & Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WA, the home state for University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
Occupation | Jobs in WA | Average Salary in WA |
---|---|---|
Teacher Assistants | 37,810 | $35,130 |
Elementary School Teachers | 26,900 | $65,180 |
High School Teachers | 14,560 | $67,550 |
Coaches and Scouts | 12,520 | $43,420 |
Preschool Teachers | 11,050 | $32,960 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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