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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, NAU came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 288 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 75 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from NAU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,858 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $42,991 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 $26,099.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at NAU is $230 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 288 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from NAU in 2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from NAU. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU 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 Northern Arizona University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 332 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 210 |
| Special Education | 181 |
| Student Counseling | 135 |
| Multilingual Education | 30 |
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