Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific
Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,813 people earned their master's degree in grade specific ed. This earns it the #5 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 grade specific ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51,587 |
| Master’s Degree | 28,813 |
| Associate Degree | 12,497 |
| Basic Certificate | 6,391 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4,527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,463 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in grade specific ed is $52,763. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,056 and the high is $57,487.
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 grade specific ed. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,766 |
| Women | 23,047 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,108 |
| Black or African American | 3,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,438 |
| White | 16,828 |
| International Students | 416 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,382 |
Most Popular Grade Specific Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 748 colleges that offer a master’s degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. 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, 2,329 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 83% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
Relay Graduate School of Education comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,713 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Relay Graduate School of Education. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Relay Graduate School of Education make a median salary of 52,763.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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, 603 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from WGU. Of these students, 87% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
Liberty University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. 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, 557 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Liberty University. About 85% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of West Alabama is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. 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, 527 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of West Alabama. About 86% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of West Alabama grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 500 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UOPX - Arizona. About 71% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of Redlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of Redlands. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. University of Redlands grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
National Louis University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from NLU. Of these students, 81% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National Louis University grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
Georgia Southern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 344 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from GaSou. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that GaSou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
Brandman University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Brandman. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Brandman University grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
American College of Education is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 280 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from American College of Education. About 85% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American College of Education grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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, 270 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Cumberlands. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. University of the Cumberlands grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 52,763.
Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. 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, 217 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Hunter. About 86% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Hunter College make a median salary of 52,763.
Kansas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from K -State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of West Georgia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 78% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at University of West Georgia make a median salary of 52,763.
University of Missouri - St Louis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UMSL. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMSL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
Alliant International University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Alliant. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Alliant International University grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
San Diego State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from SDSU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. San Diego State University grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 25,551 |
| Special Education | 19,631 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
| General Education | 14,076 |
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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