Master’s Degrees in International Education
Education Levels of International Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 234 people earned their master's degree in international ed. This earns it the #197 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 international ed at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 234 |
Graduate Certificate | 43 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 21 |
Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of International Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international ed is $59,211. 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 $56,373 to a high of $65,008.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for international ed students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in international ed. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 37 |
Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 95 |
International Students | 84 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular International Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for international ed students seekinga master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in international ed from Teachers College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in international ed from NYU. About 88% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in international ed from GWU. Of these students, 75% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Washington University international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
Boston College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in international ed from Boston College. About 100% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston College international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
Loyola University Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international ed. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in international ed from Loyola Chicago. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Loyola University Chicago international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
The 6th most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in international ed from The American University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American University international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
The 8th most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is SIT Graduate Institute. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,796 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,445 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international ed from SIT. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at SIT Graduate Institute make a median salary of 59,211.
Sam Houston State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international ed from SHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in international ed from IU Bloomington. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 59,211.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in international ed from FIU. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at Florida International University make a median salary of 59,211.
The 14th most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in international ed from UAlbany. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University at Albany international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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