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 ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from ESU. This makes it the #81 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 ESU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,933 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 ESU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,843 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 ESU is $179 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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Of the 143 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ESU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ESU make a median salary of $51,665 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ESU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 241 |
| Educational Administration | 170 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 167 |
| Special Education | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.