Graduate Certificates in Teacher Education
Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 974 people earned their graduate certificate in teacher education. This makes it the 13th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teacher education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,326 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,289 |
| Associate Degree | 1,432 |
| Graduate Certificate | 974 |
| Basic Certificate | 240 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teacher education majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in teacher education. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 221 |
| Women | 753 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
| White | 616 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 99 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 45 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Washington State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Wazzu. Of these students, 81% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from UO. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from UC Irvine. Of these students, 74% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Oregon University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,553 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Southern Oregon University. About 84% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. 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, 71 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Grand Canyon University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The College of Saint Scholastica is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from St. Scholastica. Of these students, 66% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Worcester State University. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Worcester State. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Appalachian State University. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Appalachian State. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The College of New Jersey. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from TCNJ.
Corban University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Corban.
Avila University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,762 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Avila. About 79% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Union College Kentucky. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,737 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Union College.
Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Auburn. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Norwich University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Norwich.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Cedar Crest College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Cedar Crest.
American Jewish University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from AJU. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seton Hill University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Seton Hill.
Alaska Pacific University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Alaska Pacific.
McNeese State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,147 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from McNeese.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,708 |
| Elementary Education | 723 |
| Secondary Education | 427 |
| 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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