Science Education (Middle Grades)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
STEM education is more important than ever before, and WGU is proud to support the growth and purpose of STEM by helping students graduate with STEM teaching degrees. If you're passionate about STEM education as well, a science education degree can prepare you to change direction and show students the wonders of the scientific world. This online master's degree in science education allows current teachers to specialize in teaching general science courses to junior high or middle school students. When you choose WGU you'll get more than a credentialyou'll be equipped to connect with diverse students and help all kinds of learners thrive.The master's in science education helps ensure your proficiency in a wide range of natural science topics, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science. In addition to the subject matter, you will learn the classroom skills necessary to effectively teach this content to students in the middle school/junior high grades.

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,500.00

Total required fees

$65.00

Books and supplies

$800.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

34

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Bachelor Degree and a Valid Teaching License

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

100%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$57.98

Typical (median) annual earnings

$90,326.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Education

96%

Other Industries

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
25
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
28%
Female
72%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
87%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
31%
30 to 39
44%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%