by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The American University is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from The American University. This makes it the #249 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,625 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $63,886 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 130 |
| Special Education | 10 |
| Teaching English or French | 10 |
| International Education | 9 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 |
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