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 UAS ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAS was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Southeast handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UAS. This makes it the #209 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,875 a year. 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 UAS paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $23,072 |
| Fees | $1,596 | $2,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,948 | $5,948 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UAS. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAS 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 University of Alaska Southeast with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAS 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 UAS Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UAS make a median salary of $57,556. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Southeast with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Alaska Southeast.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 30 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |