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Graduate Certificates in Educational Assessment

302 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in assessment is offered at 78 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 25% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 15.6% of assessment graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Assessment Majors

In 2020-2021, 302 earned their graduate certificate in assessment. This makes it the 61st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in assessment at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,336
Master’s Degree 643
Graduate Certificate 302
Doctor’s Degree 270
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Assessment Majors With Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for assessment majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for assessment students who are graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in assessment. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 89
Women 213
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The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 34
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 167
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 78 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The assessment program at North Carolina State University awarded 29 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The assessment program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
19 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The assessment program at University of Georgia awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The assessment program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montclair State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Montclair State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Dakota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The assessment program at University of North Dakota awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UK. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#8

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The assessment program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UMCP. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The assessment program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from OSU.

#11

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The assessment program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at IU Bloomington. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

University of Iowa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Iowa.

#14

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UNL. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UMass Boston. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Virginia Tech is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at Virginia Tech.

#17

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

James Madison University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at JMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Fresno. Each year, around 25,400 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at Fresno State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#20

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Washington State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Wazzu.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,263
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,646
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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