by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from RIC. This makes it the #210 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIC is $37,920. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,899 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $55,234 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $29,659 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,477 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Rhode Island College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from RIC. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from RIC in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 81 |
| Special Education | 58 |
| Teaching English or French | 29 |
| Other Education | 18 |
| General Education | 2 |
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