Bachelor’s Degrees in Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 91,742 people earned their bachelor's degree in education. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 149,101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 91,742 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27,267 |
| Associate Degree | 17,890 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15,310 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,785 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,007 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in education is $42,150. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,755 to a high of $45,757.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in education is $23,365. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,183 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,808.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in education. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15,585 |
| Women | 76,157 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,624 |
| Black or African American | 6,018 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,706 |
| White | 62,362 |
| International Students | 1,097 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5,935 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,390 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,178 people received their bachelor's degree in education from WGU. About 88% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,712 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Grand Canyon University education graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,150.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,128 people received their bachelor's degree in education from UAGC. About 93% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
University of Central Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 899 people received their bachelor's degree in education from UCF. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Illinois State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State. Of these students, 82% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 733 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Liberty University. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at Liberty University make a median salary of 42,150.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their bachelor's degree in education from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 80% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Central Washington University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their bachelor's degree in education from CWU. About 70% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at Central Washington University make a median salary of 42,150.
The 9th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their bachelor's degree in education from UNI. About 81% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at University of Northern Iowa make a median salary of 42,150.
SUNY Cortland is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 528 people received their bachelor's degree in education from SUNY Cortland. About 67% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Cortland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 526 people received their bachelor's degree in education from NAU. Of these students, 87% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Arizona University education graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,150.
California State University - Fullerton is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 511 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Cal State Fullerton. About 94% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 42,150.
California State University - Sacramento is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Sac State. About 90% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Sac State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
Florida International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their bachelor's degree in education from FIU. About 89% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at Florida International University make a median salary of 42,150.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their bachelor's degree in education from BGSU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus education graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,150.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 459 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Missouri State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Missouri State University - Springfield education graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,150.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 people received their bachelor's degree in education from VCU. Of these students, 78% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in education at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 42,150.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 430 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Louisiana State University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College education graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $42,150.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in education. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 426 people received their bachelor's degree in education from Penn State University Park. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
University of Kentucky is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in education. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their bachelor's degree in education from UK. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,150.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer bachelor’s degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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