Education at University of the People
Every education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the education program at University of the People stacks up to those at other schools.University of the People is located in Pasadena, California and has a total student population of 43,722.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
University of the People Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Education
Online Classes Are Available at University of the People
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
University of the People does offer online education options in education for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
University of the People Education Rankings
Education Student Demographics at University of the People
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of the People.
University of the People Education Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of the People with a master's in education.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 23 |
Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
White | 53 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 687 |
Concentrations Within Education
If you plan to be a education major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of the People. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 158 |
Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for University of the People.
Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
---|---|---|
Teacher Assistants | 167,950 | $35,350 |
Elementary School Teachers | 162,440 | $80,100 |
High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
Preschool Teachers | 52,950 | $37,850 |
Middle School Teachers | 46,500 | $75,660 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.