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. In addition, we cover how SWU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at SWU was ranked #519 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #13 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 453 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 519 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Wesleyan University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from SWU. This makes it the #276 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SWU is $42,006. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SWU paid an average of $1,060 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,520 | $26,520 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,654 | $10,654 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,325 | $2,325 |
Learn more about SWU tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from SWU in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan 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 | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SWU 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 SWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at SWU make a median salary of $49,189. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from SWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Southern Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 17 |
| Instructional Media Design | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | 9 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 |
| Special Education | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.