by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Jackson State ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #498 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Jackson State. This makes it the #57 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in grade specific ed in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,448 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Jackson State was $1,355 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 |
| Fees | $275 | $1,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,782 | $11,782 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $10,716 | $10,716 |
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Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from Jackson State in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 98% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State 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 Jackson State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Jackson State make a median salary of $39,386. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 187 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Jackson State in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 99% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 77 |
| Other Education | 67 |
| General Education | 65 |
| Educational Administration | 31 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
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