We'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 WestConn ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #578 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from WestConn. This makes it the #554 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 WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,721 a year. This is higher than $35,527, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $21,000 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 Western Connecticut State University.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from WestConn in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% 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 Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 15 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WestConn, about 25% were men and 75% 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 Western Connecticut State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Student Counseling | 22 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 18 |
Special Education | 8 |
Educational Administration | 4 |
General Education | 3 |
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