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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UGA is in the top 1% of the country for education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 646 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 278 students received their master’s degree in education from UGA. This makes it the #121 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 87 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 277 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Education from UGA in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UGA does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 400 students graduated with a master's degree in education from UGA. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 287 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Georgia.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 316 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 311 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Instructional Media Design | 72 |
| Student Counseling | 71 |
| General Education | 63 |
| Educational Administration | 60 |
| Educational Assessment | 35 |
| Multilingual Education | 21 |
| Education Philosophy | 4 |
| Teaching English or French | 1 |
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