Teacher Education at University of West Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Teacher Education, you may want to check out the program at University of West Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of West Georgia is in Carrollton, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 teacher education degrees were awarded at University of West Georgia.
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Studying Online at University of West Georgia
Many students take online classes at University of West Georgia. Among 14,337 students, 7,383 (51%) studied exclusively online and 4,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Teacher Education Rankings at University of West Georgia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Georgia’s Teacher Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 56 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 267 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Teacher Education graduates at University of West Georgia, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Teacher Education graduates at University of West Georgia are 78% women (117) and 22% men (33).
Teacher Education Master’s Program at University of West Georgia
Of the 150 master’s teacher education graduates at University of West Georgia, 78% were women (117) and 22% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Teacher Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Teacher Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Georgia, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Teacher Education Graduates
Students who finish Teacher Education program at University of West Georgia go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Teacher Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
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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