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. We've also included details on how UAFS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #449 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAFS is $40,565. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAFS was $474 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
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The grade specific ed program at UAFS awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UAFS 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 UAFS Online Learning page.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Associate’s in grade specific ed from UAFS in 2022 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UAFS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a associate's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Arkansas - Fort Smith.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
| Teaching English or French | 2 |
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