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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 382 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 191 students received their master’s degree in education from UNCW. This makes it the #215 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #225 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from UNCW. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW 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 University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UNCW offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 179 students graduated with a master's degree in education from UNCW. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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 | 222 |
| General Education | 57 |
| Educational Administration | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 31 |
| Special Education | 22 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 |