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. Also, learn how GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, GaSou came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 222 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 344 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from GaSou. This makes it the #9 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 GaSou is $40,641. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,302 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 GaSou is $172 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GaSou was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from GaSou. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GaSou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from GaSou make a median salary of $53,884 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 398 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GaSou, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 286 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 169 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 53 |
| Instructional Media Design | 49 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 21 |
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