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. In addition, we cover how UNC Chapel Hill ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #90 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #147 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 UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,897 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $41,842 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UNC Chapel Hill. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill make a median salary of $44,950 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from UNC Chapel Hill. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Other Education | 21 |
| Student Counseling | 14 |
| General Education | 11 |
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