Master’s Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,076 people earned their master's degree in general education. This earns it the #5 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 general education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,076 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,501 |
| Associate Degree | 1,987 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,248 |
| Basic Certificate | 681 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in general education. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,083 |
| Women | 10,993 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 655 |
| Black or African American | 1,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,283 |
| White | 7,949 |
| International Students | 600 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,277 |
Most Popular General Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
National University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 general education from National University. Of these students, 71% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their master's degree in general education from Grand Canyon University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 595 people received their master's degree in general education from Johns Hopkins. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in general education from Harvard. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
James Madison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in general education from JMU. Of these students, 80% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in general education from SMU MN. Of these students, 75% 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 general education. Roughly 42,000 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, 255 people received their master's degree in general education from Cal State Fullerton. About 88% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Baptist University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in general education from Cal Baptist. About 81% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fort Hays State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in general education from FHSU. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 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, 233 people received their master's degree in general education from San Jose State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Eastern Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in general education from EWU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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 general education from UAGC. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general education 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, 208 people received their master's degree in general education from Ohio State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Brandman University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in general education from Brandman. Of these students, 78% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in general education from Azusa Pacific. About 79% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 189 people received their master's degree in general education from UCLA. Of these students, 73% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northcentral University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. 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 general education from Northcentral University. About 77% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montclair State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in general education from Montclair State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Riverside. Roughly 26,400 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, 181 people received their master's degree in general education from UCR. Of these students, 85% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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