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 #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $44,282. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $22,626 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Aurora. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 25 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Aurora does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Aurora make a median salary of $64,819. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
The grade specific ed program at Aurora awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Aurora University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 101 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 76 |
| Special Education | 47 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 13 |