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 #365 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NSU. This makes it the #147 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,908 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NSU was $420 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 | $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from NSU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NSU make a median salary of $46,189 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from NSU in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 21 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.