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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #518 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 131 students received their master’s degree in education from NSU. This makes it the #336 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.
Part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from NSU in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 education majors earned their master's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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 | 133 |
| Special Education | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 21 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
| Teaching English or French | 3 |
| Other Education | 2 |
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