We'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 GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #684 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #37 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Governors State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,000 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,527 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GSU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Governors State University.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from GSU in 2021, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
White | 29 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Educational Administration | 33 |
Student Counseling | 8 |
Instructional Media Design | 4 |
Special Education | 2 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 |
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