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. We've also included details on how Bridgewater State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Bridgewater State is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Bridgewater State. This makes it the #198 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,800 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,887 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 Bridgewater State is $256 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bridgewater State paid an average of $497 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 | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,479 | $10,479 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,586 | $14,586 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 138 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Bridgewater State in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% 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 Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Bridgewater State make a median salary of $56,473. 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, 51 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from Bridgewater State. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bridgewater State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Bridgewater State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 251 |
| Special Education | 111 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 47 |
| Student Counseling | 46 |
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