Master’s Degrees in Education Philosophy
Education Levels of Education Philosophy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 302 people earned their master's degree in education philosophy. This makes it the 13th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education philosophy at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 450 |
Master’s Degree | 302 |
Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
Graduate Certificate | 54 |
Basic Certificate | 46 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Education Philosophy Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education philosophy is $55,202. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,859 to a high of $58,136.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for education philosophy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in education philosophy. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 81 |
Women | 221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of education philosophy master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 15 |
Black or African American | 26 |
Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
White | 142 |
International Students | 33 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Most Popular Education Philosophy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 43 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education philosophy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Hope International University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Hope. About 71% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Hope graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,202.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Northwestern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at Northwestern University make a median salary of 55,202.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from U of U. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. University of Utah education philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,202.
University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from UPenn. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 55,202.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from UNM. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,202.
The 5th most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Teachers College. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 55,202.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from ASU - Tempe. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe education philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,202.
The 7th most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from UH Manoa. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 55,202.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Loyola Chicago. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Loyola University Chicago education philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,202.
DePaul University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from DePaul. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at DePaul University make a median salary of 55,202.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from WCUPA. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at West Chester University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 55,202.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from UWM. About 82% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 55,202.
University of Kansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from KU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at University of Kansas make a median salary of 55,202.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rutgers University - New Brunswick education philosophy graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,202.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from UW - Madison. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 55,202.
The 16th most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from CU - Boulder. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,202.
Drury University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education philosophy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,995 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Drury University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at Drury University make a median salary of 55,202.
Georgia State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Georgia State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,202.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education philosophy. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from Syracuse. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,202.
The 20th most popular school in the country for education philosophy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in education philosophy from WMU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education philosophy at Western Michigan University make a median salary of 55,202.
Education Philosophy Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Social Foundations of Education | 302 |
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Related Majors
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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