Elementary Education at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, take a look at what Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 elementary education graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Elementary Education graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at Western Michigan University are 88% women (42) and 12% men (6).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 32 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at Western Michigan University, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Elementary Education Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 16 master’s elementary education degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.