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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from UIC. This makes it the #55 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,292 a year. This is higher than $43,086, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 76 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Subject Specific from UIC in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UIC does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UIC make a median salary of $70,171 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 subject specific ed majors earned their master's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 |
| Educational Administration | 67 |
| Special Education | 46 |
| Educational Assessment | 21 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
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