Education at Northwest Nazarene University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Nazarene University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Nazarene University is in Nampa, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Nazarene University
Distance learning is available at Northwest Nazarene University. Among 1,635 students, 268 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 605 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northwest Nazarene University
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Nazarene University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 65 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1090 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1359 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 65 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1090 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1359 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University
Graduates of Northwest Nazarene University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,246 |
| 2 years | $36,322 |
| 3 years | $37,728 |
| 4 years | $41,602 |
| 5 years | $45,827 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $41,602, compared with $60,473 for all Northwest Nazarene University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Northwest Nazarene University comes in at $26,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Northwest Nazarene University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.