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 Worcester State ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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Worcester State was ranked #110 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 #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Worcester State. This makes it the #133 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 Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,313 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
Of the 50 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Worcester State, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from Worcester State. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State 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 Worcester State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 55 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
| General Education | 18 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 4 |