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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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SDSU was ranked #87 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 #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 176 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from SDSU. This makes it the #19 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 SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,793 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $39,393 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at SDSU is $257 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 1% were men and 99% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at SDSU make a median salary of $47,098. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from SDSU. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 245 |
| Student Counseling | 84 |
| Educational Administration | 36 |
| Multilingual Education | 10 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.