by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #465 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 407 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 465 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $46,042. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 34 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NSU grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 41 |
| Special Education | 19 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 8 |
| Student Counseling | 5 |