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 UNK ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNK was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UNK. This makes it the #431 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 UNK is $38,853. 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 UNK, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,354 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 UNK is $169 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNK paid an average of $471 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $216 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $14,130 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,936 | $11,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,078 | $5,078 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNK. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNK 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 UNK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UNK make a median salary of $54,034. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from UNK in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| 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 Nebraska at Kearney.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 91 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 75 |
| Student Counseling | 57 |
| Special Education | 56 |
| Educational Administration | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.