by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ATU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #434 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 434 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at ATU is $37,244. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $15,664 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ATU was $500 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
Learn more about ATU tuition and fees.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from ATU in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the ATU grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 98 |
| Student Counseling | 60 |
| Instructional Media Design | 34 |
| Educational Administration | 32 |
| Teaching English or French | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.