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SPU was ranked #91 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Graduate Certificate Schools | 28 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Education Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 160 students received their master’s degree in education from SPU. This makes it the #269 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #388 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SPU was $1,055 per credit hour 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 | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
Learn more about SPU tuition and fees.
Of the 21 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SPU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Of the 149 students who earned a master's degree in Education from SPU in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Seattle Pacific University.
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 | 361 |
| Student Counseling | 42 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| General Education | 21 |
| Instructional Media Design | 9 |
| Special Education | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.