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 UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for subject specific ed majors, UNL came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from UNL. This makes it the #262 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $39,574. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,899 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $51,839 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,477.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at UNL is $225 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Of the 147 subject specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNL, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from UNL. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 116 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110 |
| Special Education | 60 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 46 |
| Educational Assessment | 35 |
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