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Teacher Education Subject Specific at Western Governors University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Teacher Education Subject Specific, consider the program at Western Governors University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, UT.

During the most recent reporting year, 1,707 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Western Governors University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Governors University

Western Governors University delivers its programs entirely online, so Teacher Education Subject Specific coursework can be completed remotely.

Teacher Education Subject Specific Rankings at Western Governors University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Governors University’s Teacher Education Subject Specific program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#2 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 24
Best Value	Nationwide	#74 of 566
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#346 of 571

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#2 of 7
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 24
Best Value	Nationwide	#74 of 566
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#346 of 571

Earnings for Teacher Education Subject Specific Graduates from Western Governors University

Those who finish Western Governors University’s Teacher Education Subject Specific program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,623
2 years	$48,698
3 years	$51,440
4 years	$56,374
5 years	$61,770

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates from Western Governors University report median earnings of $56,374, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates from Western Governors University stands at $25,145.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates at Western Governors University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates at Western Governors University are 71% women (1,211) and 29% men (496).

Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Program at Western Governors University

Among the 279 bachelor’s teacher education subject specific degrees awarded at Western Governors University, 59% were women (164) and 41% were men (115).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Teacher Education Subject Specific bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	212
Hispanic / Latino	27
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	22

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Teacher Education Subject Specific bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, lower than the national average of 25%.*

Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 1,428 master’s teacher education subject specific graduates at Western Governors University, 73% were women (1,047) and 27% were men (381).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Teacher Education Subject Specific master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1,128
Hispanic / Latino	92
Black / African American	40
Asian	26
American Indian / Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	31
Unknown	91

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Teacher Education Subject Specific master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, below the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Teacher Education Subject Specific Concentrations at Western Governors University

This Teacher Education Subject Specific program at Western Governors University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English & Language Arts Education	258
Mathematics Education	934
Science Education	232
Social Science Education	1
Biology Education	142
Chemistry Education	34
Physics Education	44
Earth Science Teacher Education	62

Best-Paid Careers for Teacher Education Subject Specific Graduates

Graduates of the Teacher Education Subject Specific program at Western Governors University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$83,682
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$83,105
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685

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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