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. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, Loyola Chicago came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #322 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 Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,160 a year. This is higher than $35,527, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $48,665. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Loyola University Chicago.
Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Loyola Chicago in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Loyola Chicago in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 31 |
| Special Education | 16 |
| International Education | 15 |
| Education Philosophy | 15 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
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