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 UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, UIUC came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UIUC. This makes it the #447 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 UIUC is $48,038. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at UIUC is $292 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The grade specific ed program at UIUC awarded 131 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UIUC make a median salary of $53,164. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of grade specific ed master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 282 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 99 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 62 |
| Special Education | 36 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.