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. Also, learn how Athens State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 205 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Athens State University is $40,948. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Athens State University paid an average of $502 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $251 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
| Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
Learn more about Athens State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Athens State University. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Athens State University 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 Athens State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Athens State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 75 |
| Special Education | 25 |
| Other Education | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.