by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SOU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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SOU holds a strong position among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #849 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #136 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 11 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 11 |
| Best Education Schools in Oregon | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 13 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 13 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Oregon | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 133 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 133 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Oregon University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $52,856 a year. This is above $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, education students accumulate a median of $28,906 in student loans. This is above $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
Read more about SOU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at SOU were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Southern Oregon University.
This education program at SOU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 112 |
| General Education | 102 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |