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 USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from USD. This makes it the #618 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 USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,790 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $23,156 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 USD is $217 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
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Of the 100 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from USD in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from USD make a median salary of $49,294 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from USD in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 61 |
| Special Education | 35 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
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