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. We've also included details on how Whitworth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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Whitworth was ranked #107 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 #6 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Whitworth. This makes it the #163 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 Whitworth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,846 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whitworth, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $43,358 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 Whitworth paid an average of $2,070 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Whitworth in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Whitworth 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 Whitworth Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Whitworth make a median salary of $59,502. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
The grade specific ed program at Whitworth awarded 40 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 22 |
| Student Counseling | 14 |
| Special Education | 12 |
| Educational Administration | 8 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.