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 Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Northwest. This makes it the #58 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $37,057. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,868 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,530.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at Northwest is $148 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students earned a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from Northwest. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northwest subject 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwest make a median salary of $40,607 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students earned a master's degree in subject specific ed from Northwest. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 479 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 136 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 131 |
| Special Education | 83 |
| Instructional Media Design | 60 |
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