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. In addition, we cover how Messiah ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Messiah University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $50,389. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Messiah, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $43,509 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Messiah paid an average of $1,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,700 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,910 | $11,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,760 |
Learn more about Messiah tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Messiah. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Messiah 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 Messiah Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Messiah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43 |
| General Education | 20 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Special Education | 13 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.