by our College Data Analytics TeamTeacher Education Subject Specific is a major offered under the education program of study at George Mason University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in subject specific ed, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,520 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $32,970 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,090 | $12,090 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Subject Specific Ed students who received their bachelor’s degree at GMU took out an average of $23,672 in student loans. That is 3% lower than the national average of $24,418.
The median early career salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor’s degree from GMU is $38,906 per year. That is 14% higher than the national average of $34,140.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. GMU does offer online classes in its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Women made up around 32.8% of the subject specific ed students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 58.7%.
Around 21.3% of subject specific ed bachelor’s degree recipients at GMU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Education | 47 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 14 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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