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. In addition, we cover how ECSU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from ECSU. This makes it the #105 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 ECSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,445 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECSU was $626 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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All of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from ECSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut 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 | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
ECSU 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 ECSU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ECSU make a median salary of $49,803 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from ECSU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 7 |
| Special Education | 2 |
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