Education Degree

The education program at Baker University prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer education degrees.

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Baker University (Baker)

1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS

Baker University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baldwin City, KS, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Baker has an annual student enrollment of over 3,700.

Areas of study available at Baker include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Baker. A score between 885 - 1115 on the SAT, or 21 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of about 92% of which only 31% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at bakeru.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,800 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Baker is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.bakeru.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baker offers a master's degree program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).