Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,456 people earned their master's degree in subject specific ed. This makes it the 11th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in subject specific ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,931 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,456 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,284 |
| Associate Degree | 1,083 |
| Basic Certificate | 683 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 494 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 170 |
Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in subject specific ed is $56,457. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,005 and the high is $61,146.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for subject specific ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in subject specific ed. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,257 |
| Women | 12,199 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 519 |
| Black or African American | 1,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,581 |
| White | 11,766 |
| International Students | 383 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,094 |
Most Popular Subject Specific Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 644 colleges that offer a master’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,342 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WGU. About 73% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. 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, 1,200 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 779 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from American College of Education. Of these students, 77% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. About 66% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from USC. About 80% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at University of Southern California make a median salary of 56,457.
The 6th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from A-State. About 96% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Arkansas State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 56,457.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Cumberlands. Of these students, 83% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 56,457.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WVU. About 39% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at West Virginia University make a median salary of 56,457.
Georgia State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. Of these students, 69% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia State University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
Lehman College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Lehman. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lehman College subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
Hunter College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Hunter. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that Hunter graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
Wilkes University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Wilkes. About 81% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wilkes University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
The 13th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. Of these students, 74% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
Queens College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from QC. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Queens College subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
Loyola University Maryland comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Loyola Maryland. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Loyola University Maryland make a median salary of 56,457.
The 16th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from OHIO Athens. About 61% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio University - Athens Campus subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. 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, 138 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Oneonta. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at SUNY Oneonta make a median salary of 56,457.
The College at Brockport comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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, 133 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Brockport. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Brockport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,457.
University of Louisville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from UofL. About 56% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Louisville subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,457.
Brooklyn College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 47% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Brooklyn College make a median salary of 56,457.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
| Educational Administration | 25,551 |
| Special Education | 19,631 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
| General Education | 14,076 |
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.
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