Master’s Degrees in Education
Education Levels of Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 149,101 people earned their master's degree in education. This earns it the #2 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 | 149,101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 91,742 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27,267 |
| Associate Degree | 17,890 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15,310 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,785 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,007 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $55,775. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,991 to a high of $62,078.
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 education. About 79.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31,078 |
| Women | 118,023 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5,029 |
| Black or African American | 15,377 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,707 |
| White | 91,573 |
| International Students | 4,041 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13,374 |
Most Popular Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,234 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 Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,188 people received their master's degree in education from WGU. About 83% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd 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, 7,134 people received their master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 83% were women and 41% 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 $55,775.
American College of Education is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,474 people received their master's degree in education from American College of Education. About 78% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
National University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. 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, 1,925 people received their master's degree in education from National University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. National University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,775.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,881 people received their master's degree in education from Liberty University. About 84% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Liberty University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,775.
The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,713 people received their master's degree in education from Relay Graduate School of Education. About 76% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Relay Graduate School of Education make a median salary of 55,775.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,661 people received their master's degree in education from Ball State. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Ball State University make a median salary of 55,775.
The 8th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,658 people received their master's degree in education from ASU - Skysong. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 55,775.
Lamar University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,625 people received their master's degree in education from Lamar University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Lamar University make a median salary of 55,775.
The 11th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,311 people received their master's degree in education from Cumberlands. About 74% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of the Cumberlands education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,775.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,173 people received their master's degree in education from UOPX - Arizona. About 79% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Phoenix - Arizona education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,775.
The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,072 people received their master's degree in education from University of West Alabama. About 81% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at University of West Alabama make a median salary of 55,775.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,047 people received their master's degree in education from A-State. Of these students, 79% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 980 people received their master's degree in education from Hunter. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Hunter graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 945 people received their master's degree in education from GMU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
The 17th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Nebraska. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 917 people received their master's degree in education from Concordia University, Nebraska. About 90% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Concordia University, Nebraska graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,775.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 882 people received their master's degree in education from Teachers College. About 75% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 55,775.
Touro College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 856 people received their master's degree in education from Touro. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Touro College make a median salary of 55,775.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 811 people received their master's degree in education from Concordia University, Chicago. About 81% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Concordia University, Chicago make a median salary of 55,775.
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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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