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Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific

20,958 Yearly Graduations
$36,899 Median Salary
$26,477 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in subject specific ed is offered at 951 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 26% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of subject specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 20,958 bachelor's degrees were awarded to subject specific ed majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in subject specific ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20,958
Master’s Degree 17,998
Graduate Certificate 2,123
Associate Degree 945
Basic Certificate 607
Doctor’s Degree 495
Undergraduate Certificate 171

Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed is $36,899. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,568 and the high is $40,170.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed is $26,477. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,000.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $261.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 8,616
Women 12,342
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The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 529
Black or African American 1,724
Hispanic or Latino 2,437
White 14,783
International Students 216
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,269
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There are 951 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
444 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for subject specific ed students seekinga bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The subject specific ed program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 444 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
398 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of Central Florida awarded 398 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 49% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

356 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. The subject specific ed program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 356 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
334 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 334 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at WGU. About 60% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
278 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 people received their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from UK. About 58% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
256 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 256 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at SUNY Cortland. About 46% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
222 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 222 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Central Michigan. About 60% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
197 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Old Dominion University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Old Dominion. About 57% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
197 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisville comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of Louisville awarded 197 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

181 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The subject specific ed program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 181 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
180 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at USU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#12

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
171 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bridgewater State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,675 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from Bridgewater State. Of these students, 56% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

168 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at BYU - I. About 66% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

168 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. The subject specific ed program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded 168 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

165 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from Ohio State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#16

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
157 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Washington University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from CWU. Of these students, 61% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
156 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Georgia State. Of these students, 60% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Queens College

Queens, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at QC. About 54% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
147 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 bachelor's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at UNL. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#20

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
144 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from UL Lafayette. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

Subject Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 5,830
Music Education 3,393
English & Language Arts Education 1,952
Mathematics Education 1,426
Social Studies Education 1,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 53,664
Special Education 9,368
General Education 5,611
Other Education 1,728
Educational Assessment 1,336

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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