Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
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Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 17,998 master's degrees were awarded to subject specific ed majors. 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 | 20,958 |
| Master’s Degree | 17,998 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,123 |
| Associate Degree | 945 |
| Basic Certificate | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 495 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 171 |
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 $48,852. 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 $43,814 and the high is $52,864.
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 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,551 |
| Women | 13,447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 527 |
| Black or African American | 1,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,632 |
| White | 12,835 |
| International Students | 379 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,392 |
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,342 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WGU. Of these students, 74% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,200 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 779 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at American College of Education. About 73% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 281 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Teachers College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of Southern California awarded 259 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 234 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from A-State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 $4,282 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 195 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The subject specific ed program at West Virginia University awarded 190 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Georgia State. About 66% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The subject specific ed program at Lehman College awarded 183 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Hunter. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $37,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Wilkes. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 172 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. About 73% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 170 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at QC. Of these students, 65% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. The subject specific ed program at Loyola University Maryland awarded 156 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The subject specific ed program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 144 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at SUNY Oneonta. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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. The subject specific ed program at The College at Brockport awarded 133 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. The subject specific ed program at University of Louisville awarded 130 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Brooklyn College. About 53% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Special Education | 21,797 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 16,825 |
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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