by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NSU among the top schools in the country for education, coming in at #911 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 911 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in South Dakota | 6 of 11 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 97 of 171 |
Here is each degree level available for education at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The education area of study at NSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Northern State University awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NSU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 5 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 49 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 500 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $45,768 a year. This is lower than $48,362, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, education graduates take on a median debt of $24,242 in student loans. This is below $26,143, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern State University conferred 2 associate’s degrees in education.
NSU is not currently ranked for education at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in education from NSU identified as women.
The largest share of education associate’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a associate’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern State University conferred 2 certificate degrees in education.
NSU is not currently ranked for education at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in education from NSU were women.
The largest share of education certificate degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 2 |
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