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 NLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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NLU is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, National Louis University handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 406 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NLU. This makes it the #8 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 NLU is $40,484. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NLU was $430 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,776 | $13,776 |
| Fees | $825 | $825 |
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Of the 215 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NLU, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the NLU 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 NLU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NLU make a median salary of $55,506 a year. 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 381 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from NLU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at National Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 192 |
| Educational Administration | 174 |
| Special Education | 84 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Student Counseling | 4 |
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