Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how GCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in teacher education subject specific.
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GCU is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education subject specific. Specifically, it ranked #299 out of 571 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education subject specific.
Teacher Education Subject Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at GCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,975 a year. This is lower than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, teacher education subject specific students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education subject specific bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of teacher education subject specific master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of teacher education subject specific master’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master’s in teacher education subject specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| White | 630 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 64 |
Here are the demographics of the teacher education subject specific majors at Grand Canyon University.
The teacher education subject specific program at GCU includes the following concentrations:
GCU granted 537 degrees in reading teacher education in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
GCU awarded 124 completions in english/language arts teacher education recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GCU conferred 120 completions in history teacher education recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GCU conferred 98 degrees in biology teacher education in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GCU awarded 91 completions in social science teacher education recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (32%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GCU granted 37 completions in chemistry teacher education in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GCU conferred 18 degrees in mathematics teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
GCU conferred 18 completions in physical education teaching and coaching recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
GCU awarded 3 degrees in music teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
GCU conferred 1 completion in drama and dance teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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