by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how University of West Georgia ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 212 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #17 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 University of West Georgia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,744 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 University of West Georgia, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $22,630 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 University of West Georgia is $166 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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Of the 119 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of West Georgia, about 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at University of West Georgia make a median salary of $58,664. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 246 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from University of West Georgia. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia 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 West Georgia with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Instructional Media Design | 235 |
| Special Education | 127 |
| Student Counseling | 73 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 64 |
| Educational Administration | 30 |