Teacher Education Master’s Degrees
There are 273 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Teacher Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Teacher Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,732 students earned theirTeacher Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Teacher Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 151 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,215 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,315 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Teacher Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Teacher Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Teacher Education. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 983 |
| Women | 3,030 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Teacher Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,121 | 52.9% |
| Asian | 166 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 712 | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 206 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 61 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 347 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Teacher Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Relay Graduate School of Education tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 327 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 229 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 153 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 148 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Teacher Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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