Social Studies Education at University at Albany
If you plan to study Social Studies Education, you may want to check out the program at University at Albany. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Albany sits in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 social studies education graduations were recorded at University at Albany.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Albany
Distance learning is available at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Social Studies Education Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Social Studies Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #17 of 21 |
| Best Value | New York | #18 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Studies Education graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Studies Education graduates at University at Albany are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).
Social Studies Education Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 10 master’s social studies education degrees awarded at University at Albany, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Graduates of the Social Studies Education program at University at Albany pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Studies Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.