by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SOU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SOU highly for education, coming in at #891 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 891 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Oregon | 10 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
The education area of study at SOU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 112 |
| Education, General | 102 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in education.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 10 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 75 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 690 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $52,856 a year. This is above $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, education students accumulate a median of $28,906 in student loans. This is above $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SOU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 69 |
