Teacher Education Grade Specific at Western Oregon University

Every teacher education grade specific school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the grade specific ed program at Western Oregon University stacks up to those at other schools.

Western Oregon State College is located in Monmouth, Oregon and approximately 4,554 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Teacher Education Grade Specific section at the bottom of this page.

Western Oregon State College Teacher Education Grade Specific Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Grade Specific Ed

Online Classes Are Available at Western Oregon State College

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Western Oregon State College does offer online education options in grade specific ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

Western Oregon State College Teacher Education Grade Specific Rankings

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

In 2021, 74 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Western Oregon State College. This makes it the #87 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of Western Oregon State College Grade Specific Ed Graduates

The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College is $37,362. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is 5% higher than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.

Grade Specific Ed Student Demographics at Western Oregon State College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Western Oregon University.

Western Oregon State College Teacher Education Grade Specific Master’s Program

Of the 74 students who graduated with a master’s in grade specific ed from Western Oregon State College in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 12% men graduate in grade specific ed each year. Western Oregon State College does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 34% more men than average.

Of the students who received a grade specific ed master's degree from Western Oregon State College, 84% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a master's in grade specific ed.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	62
International Students	3
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Western Oregon State College also has a doctoral program available in grade specific ed. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Teacher Education Grade Specific

The following grade specific ed concentations are available at Western Oregon University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Oregon University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education	34
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods	22
Secondary Education	12
Elementary Education	8
Early Childhood Education	3

Related Majors

• Teacher Education Subject Specific
• Teaching English or French
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Special Education
• General Education

Careers That Grade Specific Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in grade specific ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Western Oregon University.

Occupation	Jobs in OR	Average Salary in OR
Elementary School Teachers	15,430	$67,910
High School Teachers	10,390	$72,640
Preschool Teachers	7,100	$30,400
Middle School Teachers	6,300	$75,280
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	2,800	$44,720

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Andrew Parodi under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.