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 Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, Ball State came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Ball State. This makes it the #59 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,821 a year. 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 Ball State, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $28,262 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Ball State is $252 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Ball State grade 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Ball State make a median salary of $54,281. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from Ball State. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 1,841 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 220 |
| Educational Administration | 135 |
| Student Counseling | 35 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 26 |
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