Below are the key facts about this program at UNK. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK among the top schools in the country for teacher education grade specific, placing at #435 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 435 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Nebraska | 7 of 14 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Plains States Region | 34 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in teacher education grade specific at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 146 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
UNK holds a strong position among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNK report a median salary of $39,807 a year. This is lower than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNK, teacher education grade specific students borrow a median amount of $23,363 in student loans. This is higher than $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNK awarded 146 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at UNK. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 11 |