by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Eastern. This makes it the #209 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 Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,366 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,363 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Eastern is $155 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Of the 85 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Eastern make a median salary of $42,861 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from Eastern in 2022, 19% were men and 81% 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 Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 62 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 26 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.