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. We've also included details on how SUNY Potsdam ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Potsdam. This makes it the #118 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,110 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $35,593 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at SUNY Potsdam is $424 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Potsdam paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
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Of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in subject specific ed from SUNY Potsdam in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SUNY Potsdam does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Potsdam Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at SUNY Potsdam make a median salary of $49,031. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from SUNY Potsdam in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 98 |
| Special Education | 14 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 12 |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 |
View All Teacher Education Subject Specific Related Majors >