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. We've also included details on how UCCS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCCS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,198 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $32,768 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 UCCS is $298 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCCS paid an average of $935 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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The grade specific ed program at UCCS awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 3% of these degrees went to men with the other 97% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCCS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCCS 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 UCCS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 57 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 38 |
| Special Education | 21 |
| Educational Assessment | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.