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. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UGA is in the top 1% of the country for grade specific ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UGA. This makes it the #66 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,162 a year. 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 UGA, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $25,281 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 UGA is $234 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UGA. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA 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 Georgia with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UGA make a median salary of $53,457. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 138 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from UGA in 2022, 10% were men and 90% 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, 75% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 311 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Instructional Media Design | 72 |
| Student Counseling | 71 |
| General Education | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.