Master’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,520 people earned their master's degree in assessment. This makes it the 138th most popular master's degree 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 | 2,111 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,520 |
| Graduate Certificate | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 290 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $58,787. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,264 to a high of $64,197.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for assessment majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in assessment. About 79.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 305 |
| Women | 1,215 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| White | 659 |
| International Students | 363 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 117 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Santa Cruz tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 58,787.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in assessment from Teachers College. About 72% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 58,787.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in assessment from UMGC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 58,787.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in assessment from WGU. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Western Governors University make a median salary of 58,787.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UPenn. About 75% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 58,787.
The 5th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UIC. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 58,787.
National University College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from National University College. Of these students, 80% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that National University College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNL. Of these students, 65% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in assessment from UAB. About 100% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 58,787.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNM. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from USC. About 76% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,969 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in assessment from SWOSU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that SWOSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
Stanford University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in assessment from Stanford. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Stanford University make a median salary of 58,787.
The 14th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbellsville University. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in assessment from Campbellsville University. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Campbellsville University make a median salary of 58,787.
The 15th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in assessment from NIU. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 58,787.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Irvine. Of these students, 83% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of Denver is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from DU. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Denver make a median salary of 58,787.
The 19th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Southwest. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from USW. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. University of the Southwest assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from NYU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at New York University make a median salary of 58,787.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
| Educational Administration | 25,551 |
| Special Education | 19,631 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
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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