Education at Northwestern College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Northwestern College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern College is in Orange City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern College. Among 1,705 students, 583 (34%) studied exclusively online and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northwestern College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #18 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #141 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #701 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northwestern College
Those who finish Northwestern College’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,979 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Northwestern College stands at $25,995.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Northwestern College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
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