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 Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #394 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Wilkes. This makes it the #355 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $45,853. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wilkes was $1,120 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from Wilkes. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wilkes 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 Wilkes Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Wilkes make a median salary of $61,012. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in grade specific ed from Wilkes. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University 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 | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 175 |
| Instructional Media Design | 128 |
| Educational Administration | 87 |
| Other Education | 38 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.