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 Athens State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Athens State University. This makes it the #102 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 Athens State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,403 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
| Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from Athens State University. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Athens State University 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 Athens State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at Athens State University make a median salary of $66,720. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
The subject specific ed program at Athens State University awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to 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 subject specific ed.
| 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 subject specific ed majors at Athens State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 182 |
| Special Education | 25 |
| Other Education | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
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