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 Dordt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Dordt was ranked #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 359 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dordt University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dordt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,749 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Dordt was $1,480 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,360 | $35,360 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,430 | $11,430 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Dordt. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dordt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dordt University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Dordt 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 Dordt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Dordt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 30 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
| Special Education | 2 |