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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 102 students received their master’s degree in education from NWC. This makes it the #420 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the NWC education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students graduated with a master's degree in education from NWC. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northwestern College.
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 |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Special Education | 87 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 82 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.