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 UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UAB. This makes it the #166 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #25 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 UAB is $42,981. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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Of the 72 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UAB make a median salary of $52,895. 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 41 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from UAB in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 160 |
| Teaching English or French | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 44 |
| Educational Assessment | 29 |
| Special Education | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.