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 Harding ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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Harding was ranked #113 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 #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harding University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Harding. This makes it the #156 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 Harding is $42,251. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Harding, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $43,948 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Harding is $570 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Harding paid an average of $808 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $24,240 | $24,240 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Books and Supplies | $512 | $512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,940 | $9,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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The grade specific ed program at Harding awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harding 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 Harding University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Harding 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 Harding Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Harding make a median salary of $46,580 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from Harding. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Harding are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| 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 Harding University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 56 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 37 |
| Special Education | 22 |
| Educational Administration | 19 |
| General Education | 12 |