Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education
Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,326 people earned their master's degree in teacher education. This makes it the 39th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in teacher education. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,035 |
| Women | 3,291 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 813 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 682 |
| White | 2,225 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 354 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Relay Graduate School of Education tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 teacher education from Relay Graduate School of Education. About 76% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Redlands. 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, 229 people received their master's degree in teacher education from University of Redlands. About 92% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 117 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UC Irvine. About 85% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. 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, 114 people received their master's degree in teacher education from University of West Georgia. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. 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, 109 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GaSou. Of these students, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Martin. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UT Martin. Of these students, 80% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 101 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UO. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Miami comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in teacher education from U Miami. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
George Fox University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GFU. Of these students, 64% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hamline University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Hamline. About 78% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Marian University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,569 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Marian. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Notre Dame. About 56% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in teacher education from National University College. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UNE. About 83% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UARK. Of these students, 62% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. 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, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Auburn. About 92% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific Oaks College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Pacific Oaks College. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Adams State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Adams State. About 86% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,984 |
| Secondary Education | 5,847 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,159 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,624 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 656 |
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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