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Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies Education

Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Studies Education

1,440 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 274 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 15% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of social studies teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,440 people earned their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. This makes it the 205th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social studies teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,440
Master’s Degree 445
Graduate Certificate 44
Basic Certificate 13
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree 2
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 846
Women 594
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The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 99
White 1,173
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 87
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There are 274 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in social studies teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Joseph's College - New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SJC. About 42% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oswego comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 7,600 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Oswego. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 50% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Roughly 6,800 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Cortland. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY New Paltz comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY New Paltz. Of these students, 39% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Central Michigan. Of these students, 62% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Eastern Michigan. About 43% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from ECU. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Temple. Of these students, 41% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Oneonta. 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, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Oneonta. About 41% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
24 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from UGA. Of these students, 58% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Queens College

Queens, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. 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, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from QC. Of these students, 54% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Geneseo is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 4,900 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, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Geneseo. Of these students, 31% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Minnesota State University - Moorhead is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,838 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from MSU Moorhead. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#16

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rowan University. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Rowan. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Kent State. About 30% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Cloud State University. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from St. Cloud State University. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
19 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from UK. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to social studies teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 4,666
Music Education 3,286
English & Language Arts Education 1,917
Mathematics Education 1,290
Art Education 1,011

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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