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. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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PLU was ranked #117 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from PLU. This makes it the #147 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 PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,624 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLU was $1,546 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PLU 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 PLU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from PLU make a median salary of $74,828 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
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