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. In addition, we cover how RIC ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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RIC was ranked #116 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 #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 116 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from RIC. This makes it the #355 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 RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,095 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
Of the 61 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the RIC grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $46,143 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from RIC. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Special Education | 45 |
| Other Education | 26 |
| General Education | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.