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 Liberty University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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Liberty University was ranked #81 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 Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 378 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 553 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 557 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Liberty University. This makes it the #4 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 Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,136 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 Liberty University, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,874 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 Liberty University was $382 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 89 |
Online degrees for the Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Liberty University make a median salary of $45,702. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 600 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from Liberty University. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University 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 Liberty University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 173 |
All of the 100 students who graduated with a Associate’s in grade specific ed from Liberty University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a associate's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 970 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 572 |
| Student Counseling | 466 |
| Special Education | 453 |
| General Education | 142 |
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