by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SPU compares to other colleges that offer education.
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SPU is in the top 15% of the country for education. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Education Schools in Washington | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Education Schools | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Seattle Pacific University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at SPU earn a median of $73,635 a year. This is above $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, education students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
Find out more about SPU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of education master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at SPU were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at SPU are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Seattle Pacific University.
This education program at SPU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 211 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| General Education | 24 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
| Special Education | 4 |