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 FHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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FHU was ranked #92 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Freed-Hardeman University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 84% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from FHU. This makes it the #378 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHU is $40,936. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $22,138 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHU was $795 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 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,540 | $8,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from FHU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% 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 Freed-Hardeman 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 | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FHU 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 FHU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from FHU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Freed-Hardeman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching English or French | 46 |
| Educational Administration | 24 |
| Student Counseling | 8 |
| Special Education | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.