by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Samford ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Samford. This makes it the #235 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 Samford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,644 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
Learn more about Samford tuition and fees.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Samford in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Samford make a median salary of $47,683. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 10 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Samford, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 36 |
| Special Education | 3 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 |
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