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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 1 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,054 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $59,400 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 83 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 187 |
| Educational Administration | 57 |
| Special Education | 31 |
| Student Counseling | 31 |
| Educational Assessment | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.