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. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #777 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Maine.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UMaine. This makes it the #456 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,924 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $29,286 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMaine grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from UMaine in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 117 |
| Special Education | 50 |
| Instructional Media Design | 33 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.