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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Kean is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Kean. This makes it the #276 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 Kean is $54,447. 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 Kean, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,857 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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Of the 116 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Kean in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kean are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Kean make a median salary of $67,373 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from Kean. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kean are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 168 |
| Student Counseling | 93 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 47 |
| Educational Administration | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.