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 KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from KU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,495 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in subject specific ed from KU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a master's degree in subject specific ed from KU. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 123 |
| Special Education | 117 |
| Educational Administration | 104 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 70 |
| Teaching English or French | 15 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.