Master’s Degree in Educational Assessment
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Education Levels of Assessment Majors
In 2018-2019, 517 earned their master's degree in assessment. This earns it the #146 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 562 |
| Master’s Degree | 517 |
| Graduate Certificate | 233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 218 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Master’s Degree
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $57,250. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,225 to a high of $59,275.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $29,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,436 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,400.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $344.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in assessment. About 72.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 373 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 270 |
| International Students | 102 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Master’s Degree
There are 67 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 19,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 65% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 25,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 29 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at UPenn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 68% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - University College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 59,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in assessment from University of Maryland - University College. About 65% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 36,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 65% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,924 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,276 per year.
The assessment program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 23 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year.
The assessment program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 22 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in assessment from UAB. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th 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 $6,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,084 per year.
The assessment program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded 19 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 98,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year.
The assessment program at Western Governors University awarded 17 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in assessment from USC. Of these students, 62% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,156 per year.
The assessment program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 14 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Oklahoma 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 $6,686 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,000 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at UCO.
The 13th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Union University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in assessment from Union U.
The 13th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,867 per year.
The assessment program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 13 master's degree during the 2018-2019 school year.
Boston College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at Boston College. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Campbellsville University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from Campbellsville University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Missouri Western State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,188 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at Western.
Harvard University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,008 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from Harvard. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 20th 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 $10,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,198 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degree were handed out to assessment majors at UW Seattle. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer master’s degree.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 27,762 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 25,769 |
| General Education | 19,995 |
| Special Education | 18,013 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,465 |
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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