by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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SPU was ranked #24 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 #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Education Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in education from SPU. This makes it the #300 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPU paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 education majors earned their bachelor's degree from SPU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in education from SPU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Seattle Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 361 |
| Student Counseling | 42 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Instructional Media Design | 9 |
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