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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for subject specific ed majors, Purdue came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Purdue. This makes it the #373 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $41,716. This is higher than $36,899, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,477.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at Purdue is $488 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 58 subject specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from Purdue. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue 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 Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 258 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 174 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
| Special Education | 27 |
| Educational Assessment | 12 |
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