Graduate Certificates in Secondary Education
Education Levels of Secondary Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 427 people earned their graduate certificate in secondary teaching. This earns it the #67 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in secondary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,847 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,706 |
| Associate Degree | 647 |
| Graduate Certificate | 427 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 156 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Secondary Teaching Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for secondary teaching majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for secondary teaching majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in secondary teaching. About 66.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 283 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of secondary teaching graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 289 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Secondary Teaching Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 84 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for secondary teaching students seekinga graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. 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, 33 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from University of West Georgia. About 65% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from KSU Georgia. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American College of Education. 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, 21 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from American College of Education. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from WSU. Of these students, 74% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hofstra University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Hofstra. About 54% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Eastern Michigan. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Auburn.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UAF.
New Mexico Highlands University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from New Mexico Highlands University. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western New Mexico University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Western New Mexico University. About 54% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rider University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Rider. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Georgia Southern University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from GaSou. About 76% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wyoming comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UW. Of these students, 74% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kansas State University. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from K -State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbus State University. Each year, around 8,300 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 $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from CSU.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UBridgeport. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to secondary teaching that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,708 |
| Teacher Education | 974 |
| Elementary Education | 723 |
| Early Childhood Education | 144 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 119 |
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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