by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #62 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UA. This makes it the #184 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $44,025. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $72,685 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 UA is $752 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UA. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UA make a median salary of $51,726. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
The grade specific ed program at UA awarded 66 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA 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 The University of Alabama with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Special Education | 70 |
| Instructional Media Design | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 13 |
| Educational Assessment | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.