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 ETSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from ETSU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,276 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ETSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $23,542 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 ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from ETSU. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ETSU make a median salary of $45,685 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from ETSU in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 64 |
| Special Education | 29 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.