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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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KU was ranked #102 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 102 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,405 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 KU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $57,269 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 KU is $608 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 123 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 117 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 116 |
| Educational Administration | 104 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 70 |
| Teaching English or French | 15 |
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