Master’s Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,076 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $56,157. 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 $50,909 and the high is $62,665.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for education students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in 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 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 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 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at National University make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $16,390 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 education from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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 $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 education from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 78% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $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 education from Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $7,914 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 education from JMU. About 80% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at James Madison University make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $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 education from SMU MN. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $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 education from Cal Baptist. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Cal Baptist graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $4,437 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 education from FHSU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Fort Hays State University make a median salary of 56,157.
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, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $7,294 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 education from EWU. Of these students, 80% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Eastern Washington University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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. Of these students, 82% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $11,826 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 education from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.
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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in education from Brandman. About 78% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Brandman University make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $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 education from Azusa Pacific. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Azusa Pacific University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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 $11,834 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 education from UCLA. About 73% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Northcentral University make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $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 education from Montclair State. Of these students, 85% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Montclair State University make a median salary of 56,157.
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 $11,834 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 education from UCR. About 85% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Riverside education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education 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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