Master’s Degrees in Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 158,506 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 | 158,506 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94,293 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27,281 |
| Associate Degree | 18,306 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,937 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,272 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,276 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $48,179. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,239 and the high is $53,842.
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 78.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34,010 |
| Women | 124,496 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,957 |
| Black or African American | 16,826 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,633 |
| White | 98,164 |
| International Students | 3,723 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14,203 |
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The education program at Western Governors University awarded 8,188 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7,134 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 3,474 people received their master's degree in education from American College of Education. About 75% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,480 per year. The education program at National University awarded 1,925 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,881 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,713 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Relay Graduate School of Education. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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 $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,661 people received their master's degree in education from Ball State. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,658 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at ASU - Skysong. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The education program at Lamar University awarded 1,625 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Walden University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,319 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Walden University. About 86% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,311 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Cumberlands. About 75% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,173 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 80% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,072 people received their master's degree in education from University of West Alabama. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,047 people received their master's degree in education from A-State. Of these students, 80% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 980 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Hunter. About 82% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The education program at George Mason University awarded 945 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. The education program at Concordia University, Nebraska awarded 917 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The education program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 882 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 856 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Touro. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. The education program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 811 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Special Education | 21,797 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,998 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 32,270 |
| Social Sciences | 16,693 |
| Communication & Journalism | 10,997 |
| Library Science | 5,485 |
| History | 3,509 |
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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