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. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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RIC was ranked #56 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for subject 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 #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from RIC. This makes it the #210 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,789 a year. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $11,175 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 $26,530.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIC was $919 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in subject specific ed from RIC in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIC does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $57,458 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in subject specific ed from RIC. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 72 |
| Special Education | 45 |
| Other Education | 26 |
| General Education | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
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