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. Also, learn how Lewis ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Lewis. This makes it the #170 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lewis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,130 a year. 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 Lewis, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $34,812 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lewis was $1,094 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 | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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Of the 61 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lewis, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lewis 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 Lewis Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Lewis make a median salary of $51,876. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from Lewis. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Lewis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 59 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 11 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 |