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. Also, learn how ATU ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from ATU. This makes it the #345 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,160 a year. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $12,136 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,530.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from ATU. About 54% were men and 46% 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, 80% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the ATU subject 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.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from ATU in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 60 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 39 |
| Instructional Media Design | 34 |
| Educational Administration | 32 |
| Teaching English or French | 19 |
View All Teacher Education Subject Specific Related Majors >
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