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 USA ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from USA. This makes it the #62 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 USA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,105 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $34,052 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 USA is $370 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USA was $748 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of grade specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from USA make a median salary of $50,877 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
The grade specific ed program at USA awarded 82 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
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 South Alabama with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 109 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| Other Education | 22 |
| Student Counseling | 21 |
| Special Education | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.