Education Master’s Degrees
There are 2,227 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 317,436 students earned theirEducation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,789 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 92,051 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 183,805 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16,277 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Education of $52,563 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 | $53,304 |
| 4 years | $52,563 |
| 5 years | $58,393 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Education. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30,308 |
| Women | 114,548 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,038 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 4,863 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,428 | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 15,161 | 10.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 766 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 303 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3,869 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7,052 | 4.9% |
| International Students | 4,376 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,392 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16,762 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8,040 master's degrees in 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.
American College of Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,830 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 4,083 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,516 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 2,395 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,909 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,903 master's degrees in 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.
Walden University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,811 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,669 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,661 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,592 master's degrees in 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 Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,229 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,218 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,173 master's degrees in 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 West Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,142 master's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,130 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,094 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,080 people received their master's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,056 master's degrees in 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.
Education Concentrations
| 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 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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 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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