Social Studies Education at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Studies Education, consider the program at 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, 28 social studies education degrees were granted 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%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Social Studies Education Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Social Studies Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Studies Education graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Studies Education graduates at Western Michigan University are 54% women (15) and 46% men (13).
Social Studies Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 28 bachelor’s social studies education graduates at Western Michigan University, 54% were women (15) and 46% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Those who complete Social Studies Education program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Studies Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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