by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southwest Minnesota State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #10 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 105 students received their master’s degree in education from Southwest Minnesota State University. This makes it the #44 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University is $28,700. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,820 for all education students.
Graduates of the master's education program at Southwest Minnesota State University make a median salary of $49,470. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all education graduates with a master's is $48,746.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southwest Minnesota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 105 education students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Southwest Minnesota State University, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 67 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 28 |
| Special Education | 26 |
| Educational Administration | 19 |
| Teaching English or French | 5 |
