Science Education Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Science Education is offered at 163 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Science Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Science Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,022 students earned theirScience Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Science Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 318 |
| Master’s Degree | 660 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of Science Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Science 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 216 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Science Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 81.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 1.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Science Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 328 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Science Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 232 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hamline University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Catherine University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern State University is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Science 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.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Science 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.
Boston University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Science 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.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Science Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Science 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Science 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 South Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Science Education. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Science 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 Science Education that also offer bachelor’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.