by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UNR. This makes it the #369 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 UNR is $46,524. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $31,172 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UNR. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNR does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at UNR make a median salary of $55,192. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from UNR. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 69 |
| Educational Administration | 31 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Multilingual Education | 15 |
| Special Education | 14 |
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