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 GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from GMU. This makes it the #285 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,108 a year. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $63,306 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at GMU is $732 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Subject Specific from GMU in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the GMU subject 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at GMU make a median salary of $57,122. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 83% went to 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 George Mason University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 385 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 318 |
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| Student Counseling | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
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