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Education at Buena Vista University

If you are interested in studying education, you may want to check out the program at Buena Vista University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

BVU is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and has a total student population of 1,863. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 students received a bachelor's degree in education from BVU.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.

BVU Education Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Master’s Degree in Education

Online Classes Are Available at BVU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

BVU does offer online education options in education for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

BVU Education Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at BVU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The education major at BVU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools 29
187
Best Education Schools 202
272
Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools 303

In 2021, 143 students received their master’s degree in education from BVU. This makes it the #304 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.

Education Student Demographics at BVU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Buena Vista University.

BVU Education Bachelor’s Program

85% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.

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About 78% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at BVU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor's in education.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 80
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 22

BVU Education Master’s Program

82% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 students graduated with a master's degree in education from BVU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.

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Of the students who received a education master's degree from BVU, 73% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a master's in education.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 105
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 34

BVU also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Education

The following education concentations are available at Buena Vista University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Buena Vista University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Student Counseling 80
Teacher Education Grade Specific 72
Curriculum & Instruction 42
Teacher Education Subject Specific 25
Special Education 14
Teaching English or French 6
General Education 4
Instructional Media Design 3

Careers That Education Grads May Go Into

A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Buena Vista University.

Occupation Jobs in IA Average Salary in IA
Teacher Assistants 19,890 $25,320
Elementary School Teachers 19,040 $54,500
High School Teachers 13,010 $56,510
Middle School Teachers 7,940 $55,300
Preschool Teachers 4,770 $27,030

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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