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. Also, learn how VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 162 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from VSU. This makes it the #22 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 VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,692 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 VSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $31,277 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 VSU is $325 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from VSU. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from VSU make a median salary of $57,751 a year. 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, 158 students graduated with a master's degree in grade specific ed from VSU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 124 |
| Student Counseling | 78 |
| Instructional Media Design | 68 |
| Educational Administration | 56 |
| Special Education | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.