General Education Master’s Degrees
There are 733 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of General Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 27,481 students earned theirGeneral Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 360 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,330 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 15,448 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,405 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Education of $57,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,718 |
| 4 years | $57,194 |
| 5 years | $63,573 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Education students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Education. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,955 |
| Women | 10,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,159 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 576 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,492 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,088 | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 469 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 597 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 563 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 903 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 779 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College of San Joaquin is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 658 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 328 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 328 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 308 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 284 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 277 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 260 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 250 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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