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Education Schools in Washington

7,355 students earned Education degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,072
Master’s Degree 1,883
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,809
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,809
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,809
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 711
Post-Master’s Certificate 711
Associate Degree 394
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 340
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 340
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 146
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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: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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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:

#1

Washington State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation.

#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg
692 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

#3

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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

56% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,017. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#4

Eastern Washington University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

#5

Seattle Pacific University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#6

Western Washington University

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,070. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Whitworth University

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,492. 96% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

#9

Seattle University

Seattle
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,109. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#10

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. In their early career, UW Bothell grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Home Economics Professors 25% $61,470
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $72,350
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 21% $65,090
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 21% $63,500
Instructional Coordinators 21% $66,280
Multimedia Collections Specialists 20% $44,690
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Computer Science Professors 20% $66,060
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 20% $118,720
Education Professors 20% $65,570
Sociology Professors 19% $62,980
Teachers 19% $0
Education Administrators 19% $78,610
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Vocational Education Professors 19% $58,190
Social Sciences Professors 19% $62,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Special Education Professors 19% $66,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Technical Education High School Teachers 19% $69,160
Kindergarten Teachers 18% $63,350
Middle School Teachers 18% $67,000
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 18% $65,680
Teacher Assistants 18% $34,430
Business Professors 18% $65,390
Postsecondary Education Administrators 18% $92,320
Elementary School Teachers 18% $65,780
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $57,250
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Special Education Teachers 18% $60,730
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $60,400
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 18% $61,280
Mathematical Science Professors 18% $63,030
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 18% $50,970
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $46,320
Technical Education Teachers 18% $70,250
Preschool Education Administrators 18% $48,670
Coaches and Scouts 17% $35,430
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530
Education, Training, and Library Workers 17% $51,790
Librarians 17% $72,690
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $50,920
History Professors 16% $63,790
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Social Sciences 3,812
Psychology 2,848
Communication & Journalism 2,086
History 475
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 421
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 412
Library Science 141

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