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. We've also included details on how Otterbein ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #17 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 432 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Otterbein. This makes it the #554 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 Otterbein is $38,651. 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 Otterbein, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $44,646 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Otterbein was $618 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,424 | $34,424 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,968 | $12,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from Otterbein in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Otterbein are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Otterbein 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 Otterbein Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from Otterbein. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Special Education | 9 |
| General Education | 6 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.