by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 138 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UMass Boston. This makes it the #30 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,846 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 68 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 1% were men and 99% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Boston make a median salary of $58,930 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 118 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Boston, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 105 |
| Student Counseling | 40 |
| Instructional Media Design | 36 |
| Other Education | 15 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.