Social Foundations of Education Master’s Degrees
There are 67 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Social Foundations of Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.3% of Social Foundations of Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Social Foundations of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 955 people earned theirSocial Foundations of Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Foundations of Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 455 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 389 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 109 |
Earnings of Social Foundations of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Social Foundations of Education of $69,026 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 | $47,147 |
| 4 years | $69,026 |
| 5 years | $75,081 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Social Foundations of Education students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 78.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 204 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Social Foundations of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 7.7% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 19 | 7.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Social Foundations of Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Foundations of Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Social Foundations of Education students seeking a master's degree is University of California-Riverside. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Mennonite University is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Social Foundations of 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.
Hope International University is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Social Foundations of 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dickinson College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Social Foundations of 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.
Amherst College is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Social Foundations of Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Foundations of Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Social Foundations of Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Social Foundations of 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.
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.