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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The grade specific ed major at Mercer is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Teacher Education Grade Specific. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $39,715. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercer paid an average of $1,353 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
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Of the 77 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Mercer 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 Mercer Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Mercer make a median salary of $55,169. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 160 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 64 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 4 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 |
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