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, and more. We've also included details on how SPU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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SPU is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #74 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from SPU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPU paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from SPU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SPU make a median salary of $59,268 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 88 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from SPU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SPU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Seattle Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 42 |
| Educational Administration | 27 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| General Education | 21 |
| Instructional Media Design | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.