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. We've also included details on how Mercer ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Mercer is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 164 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Mercer. This makes it the #21 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 Mercer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,454 a year. This is less than $35,527, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Mercer make a median salary of $46,062. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $47,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,099 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Mercer University.
Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Mercer in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from Mercer. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 58 |
| General Education | 20 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 11 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 |
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