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 NWC ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NWC. This makes it the #245 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWC is $42,441. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NWC was $1,100 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Learn more about NWC tuition and fees.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from NWC in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NWC does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at NWC make a median salary of $54,774. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from NWC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northwestern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Special Education | 87 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.