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 WSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WSC was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State College handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,322 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSC, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $14,843 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 $22,604.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSC was $192 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $2,163 | $2,163 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,488 | $1,488 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,624 | $9,624 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,690 |
Learn more about WSC tuition and fees.
Of the 58 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from WSC in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WSC 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 WSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Wayne State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 82 |
| Educational Administration | 81 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 68 |
| Special Education | 48 |
| Student Counseling | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.