Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Friends University compares to other colleges that offer education.
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Friends University ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #1,057 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 18 |
| Best Education Schools in Kansas | 18 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 18 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Kansas | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 120 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 120 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 120 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 158 |
| Best Value Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 158 |
| College Major Best Value | 158 |
During the most recent reporting year, Friends University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Friends University earn a median of $51,301 a year. This is below $59,323, the median for all majors at Friends University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Friends University, education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,307, the typical median for all majors at Friends University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,264 | $33,552 |
| Fees | $640 | $640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Friends University were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Friends University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at Friends University were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Friends University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Friends University.
The education program at Friends University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 37 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6 |
| Special Education | 3 |