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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.47%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

196

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,026

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at National University prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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National University

5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA

National University is a nonprofit private institution located in La Jolla, California and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. National University has a yearly student enrollment of around 16,000.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • English Language And Literature
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Services

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at nu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National University has offered the following programs for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree1
Master's Degree19

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male12
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
Hispanic2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White12
Multiple Races1
Unknown2

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

Upon completion of the Secondary Education program at National University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 6
    • Average Annual Salary: $73920
  • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Annual Salary: $75840

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants National University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Student Services

To help support students, National University may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work