Biology Education Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Biology Education is offered at 155 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Biology Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.2% of Biology Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biology Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 696 people earned theirBiology Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biology Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 338 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 357 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Biology 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 Biology Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
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 Biology Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Biology Education. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 88 |
| Women | 238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biology Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 67.2% |
| Asian | 18 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 17 | 5.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Biology Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 330 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Biology Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 142 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Biology 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.
American College of Education comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Biology 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 Nevada-Reno comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Biology Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Biology 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.
Oregon State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Biology 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.
SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Biology Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Biology Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Biology Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Biology Education. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Biology 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biology Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
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
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