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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, UNI came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Education Schools | 35 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 257 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 515 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 1,074 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 133 students received their master’s degree in education from UNI. This makes it the #330 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #425 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 515 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Education from UNI in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 465 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the education bachelor’s degree program at UNI. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 104 students who earned a master's degree in Education from UNI in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Northern Iowa.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 389 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 136 |
| Educational Administration | 33 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Teaching English or French | 24 |
| Special Education | 10 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
| Education Philosophy | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.