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 Aurora ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Aurora University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Aurora. This makes it the #342 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Aurora is $39,052. This is higher than $35,527, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Aurora make a median salary of $53,722. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,197 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 $26,099.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Aurora University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Aurora. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 18 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Aurora, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 104 |
| Special Education | 54 |
| Instructional Media Design | 29 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 13 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |
