by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NSU highly for education, ranked #1,270 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 1,270 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Louisiana | 13 of 19 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 260 of 387 |
Here is each degree level offered in education at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 87 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 50 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
This education area of study at NSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 139 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 638 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $46,246 a year. This is lower than $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, education students accumulate a median of $25,812 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 87 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 50 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 7 |
