Graduate Certificates in General Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,248 people earned their graduate certificate in education. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 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 Education Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in education is $46,191. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,191 to a high of $46,191.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in education. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 243 |
| Women | 1,005 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 682 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 161 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 143 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Northcentral University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 147 people received their graduate certificate in education from Northcentral University. About 84% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,191.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their graduate certificate in education from SNHU. Southern New Hampshire University education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Jackson State University. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their graduate certificate in education from Jackson State. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in education at Jackson State University make a median salary of 46,191.
The 4th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 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, 75 people received their graduate certificate in education from UCSB. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. University of California - Santa Barbara education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
Salem State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in education from Salem State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Salem State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,191.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Jacksonville State University. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in education from Jacksonville State University. Of these students, 26% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Jacksonville State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,191.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in education from UCONN. About 65% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Connecticut education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
University of Central Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in education from UCF. About 81% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,191.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in education from Auburn. Of these students, 73% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,191.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in education from UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in education at University of Georgia make a median salary of 46,191.
Mississippi State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in education from Mississippi State. About 85% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mississippi State University education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
Goucher College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in education from Goucher. About 93% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Goucher College education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
The 15th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in education from Purdue. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in education at Purdue University - Main Campus make a median salary of 46,191.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in education. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in education from UW - Whitewater. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater education graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,191.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in education. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in education from Louisiana State University. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in education at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make a median salary of 46,191.
The 19th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in education from Pitt. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in education at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 46,191.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9,140 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,527 |
| Special Education | 3,743 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,284 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,337 |
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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