by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NWC ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NWC. This makes it the #245 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWC is $37,017. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NWC make a median salary of $49,993 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NWC, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $25,995 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northwestern College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from NWC. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from NWC in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 66 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 |
| Special Education | 9 |
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