Master’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,667 people earned their master's degree in education. This earns it the #12 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 education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 16,667 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,501 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,369 |
| Associate Degree | 1,958 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,166 |
| Basic Certificate | 591 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 137 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $48,808. 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 $44,291 and the high is $55,298.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $28,072. 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, $34,980 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,568.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in education. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,713 |
| Women | 12,954 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 767 |
| Black or African American | 1,549 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,746 |
| White | 9,538 |
| International Students | 671 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,396 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for education students seekinga master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their master's degree in education from National University. About 74% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 595 people received their master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in education from Harvard. Of these students, 70% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
James Madison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in education from JMU. About 82% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in education from SMU MN. Of these students, 76% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 42,000 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in education from Cal State Fullerton. About 80% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Baptist University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,958 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in education from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 79% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fort Hays State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in education from FHSU. Of these students, 75% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in education from San Jose State. Of these students, 90% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Washington University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in education from EWU. Of these students, 83% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 215 people received their master's degree in education from UAGC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in education from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Brandman University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in education from Brandman. Of these students, 76% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Azusa Pacific University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in education from Azusa Pacific. About 78% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in education from UCLA. Of these students, 71% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in education from Northcentral University. Of these students, 78% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montclair State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in education from Montclair State. Of these students, 76% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in education from UCR. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 16,667 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer master’s degrees.
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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 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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