Education Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Education is offered at 2,227 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 317,436 people earned theirEducation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,789 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 92,051 |
| Master’s Degree | 183,805 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16,277 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Education of $52,563 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,304 |
| 4 years | $52,563 |
| 5 years | $58,393 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Education majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Education. About 89.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,604 |
| Women | 13,813 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,259 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 691 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,928 | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,993 | 12.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 224 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 407 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 625 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 258 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Education Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 2,392 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Education students seeking a basic certificate is Western Governors University. This school awarded 16,762 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 8,040 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,830 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,083 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 2,516 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 2,395 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,909 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,903 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,811 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,669 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,661 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,592 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,229 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,218 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,173 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,142 people received their basic certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,130 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,094 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,080 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,056 basic certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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