We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #784 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 784 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in North Carolina | 17 of 66 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 of 387 |
Here is each degree level offered in education at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 144 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The education field at GWU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Gardner-Webb University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in education.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 17 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 134 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 628 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,092 a year. This is higher than $61,241, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,290, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,220 | $33,770 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 144 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 46 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 1 |