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 Polk State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Polk State was ranked #674 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #27 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 563 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 674 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Polk State College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Polk State is $48,210. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Polk State was $409 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $9,933 |
| Fees | $883 | $2,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from Polk State in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Polk State 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 Polk State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Polk State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Education | 48 |