by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in education at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 36 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University highly for education, coming in at #15 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 15 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 1 of 52 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 224 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The education area of study at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 77 master’s degrees in education.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for education at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of education master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in education.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for education at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 6 graduate certificate degrees in education.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for education at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 15 |