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 Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Murray State. This makes it the #178 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 Murray State is $36,871. 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 Murray State, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,474 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Murray State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Murray State make a median salary of $44,467. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Murray State in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| 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 Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Educational Administration | 68 |
| Special Education | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 24 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |