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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Education Schools | 291 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 425 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 438 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 269 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 406 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in education from Athens State University. This makes it the #659 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Athens State University was $502 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $251 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
| Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
Learn more about Athens State University tuition and fees.
Of the 269 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Athens State University, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Athens State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 229 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Athens State University offers online option in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Athens State University Online Learning page.
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Education from Athens State University in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Athens State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Athens State University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 182 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 75 |
| Special Education | 25 |
| Other Education | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
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