Bachelor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,111 people earned their bachelor's degree in assessment. This earns it the #151 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 assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,111 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,520 |
| Graduate Certificate | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 290 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in assessment is $29,772. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,114 and the high is $31,429.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in assessment is $35,289. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,289 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,289.
The median monthly payment of a assessment graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $420.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in assessment. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 253 |
| Women | 1,858 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 1,471 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 239 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,189 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from WGU. Of these students, 89% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at Western Governors University make a median salary of 29,772.
University of Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in assessment. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from University of Arizona. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,772.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. 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, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from UAGC. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at The University of Arizona Global Campus make a median salary of 29,772.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Penn State University Park. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus assessment graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,772.
Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Northwestern. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwestern University assessment graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,772.
Point Park University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Point Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Point Park University assessment graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,772.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in assessment. 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, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Louisiana State University. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,772.
The University of Alabama is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from UA. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 29,772.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51,587 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 18,931 |
| Special Education | 8,925 |
| General Education | 6,922 |
| Other Education | 1,660 |
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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