Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY
Students at Western Kentucky University can pursue Teacher Education at Associate's, Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 131 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $38,656 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Teachers and Instructors, Training and Development Specialists, and Middle School Teachers. Training and Development Specialists is projected to grow 11% over the next decade. The median salary for Teachers and Instructors is $64,390.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$38,656
Completers
131
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
5
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$49,133
Completers
62
Show 1 additional credential level with limited data
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $64,390 | Not reported | 118,290 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $64,340 | 11% | 403,480 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,290 | -2% | 626,690 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,680 | Not reported | 1,410,070 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,690 | Not reported | 118,580 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $60,560 | -14% | 36,890 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $45,330 | Not reported | 272,110 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $37,130 | 4% | 430,240 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$11,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Graduation Rate
54.6%
Total Enrollment
12,155
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Houston Community College — $58,451
- Raritan Valley Community College — $58,335
- Hagerstown Community College — $57,290
- Tarrant County College District — $55,136
- San Jacinto Community College — $54,018