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 Nicholls State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #366 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 366 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Nicholls State University. This makes it the #525 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 Nicholls State University is $46,549. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Nicholls State University paid an average of $501 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,938 | $10,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,996 | $5,996 |
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Of the 39 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Nicholls State University, about 15% were men and 85% 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 Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Nicholls State University 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 Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Nicholls State University make a median salary of $47,796 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Nicholls State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 44 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 |
| Special Education | 17 |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 |
| Student Counseling | 9 |
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