by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northwestern College compares to other colleges that offer education.
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Northwestern College ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #701 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 18 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 18 |
| Best Education Schools in Iowa | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 30 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 30 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Iowa | 30 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 72 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern College handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in education.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern College, education graduates take on a median debt of $25,995 in student loans. This is above $25,415, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,350 | $36,400 |
| Fees | $310 | $310 |
Find out more about Northwestern College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern College were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Northwestern College were White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Northwestern College.
This education program at Northwestern College includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 97 |
| Special Education | 95 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 89 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |