General Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 833 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of General Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 127,908 people earned theirGeneral Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 20,685 |
| Associate’s Degree | 90,391 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,743 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,086 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of General Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Studies of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Studies students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 140 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 31.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 4 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,069 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Studies students seeking a master's degree is Utah State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,436 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,283 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,612 master's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 2,448 master's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Tech University is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,365 master's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,263 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,020 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Vista College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,953 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John C Calhoun State Community College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,807 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,681 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,623 master's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,601 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,515 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,442 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,390 master's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Western College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,346 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washtenaw Community College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,323 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,318 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,315 people received their master's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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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