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 UCO ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UCO. This makes it the #333 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCO is $45,974. 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 UCO, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,435 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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Of the 106 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from UCO in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the UCO grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCO Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UCO make a median salary of $48,977 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 21 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCO, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 88 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
| Teaching English or French | 13 |
| Special Education | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.