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General Education Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 728 students earned their Education degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 301 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
Bachelor’s Degree 309
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: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Washington

There are 1,150 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,469. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,562. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,373 a year.

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

96% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,492. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. In their early career, SPU grads earn an average salary of $49,228. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Antioch University - Seattle grads earn an average salary of $40,748.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,215 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,844. In their early career, Northwest University CAPS grads earn an average salary of $44,037.

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 2,780
Teacher Education Subject Specific 602
Educational Administration 424
Special Education 238
Curriculum & Instruction 180
Student Counseling 166
Teaching English or French 34
Educational Assessment 16

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