Bachelor’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,111 people earned their bachelor's degree in assessment. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,111 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,520 |
| Graduate Certificate | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 290 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in assessment is $29,772. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $28,114 and the high is $31,429.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in assessment is $35,289. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,289 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,289.
The median monthly payment of a assessment graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $420.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in assessment. About 88.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 253 |
| Women | 1,858 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 1,471 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 239 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,189 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from WGU. About 89% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,772.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from University of Arizona. Of these students, 72% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona assessment graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,772.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from UAGC. About 100% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,772.
The 4th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Penn State University Park. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 29,772.
The 5th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northwestern 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, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Northwestern. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at Northwestern University make a median salary of 29,772.
Point Park University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Point Park. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in assessment at Point Park University make a median salary of 29,772.
The University of Alabama comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from UA. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,772.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in assessment from Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College assessment graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,772.
Assessment Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Learning Sciences | 2,098 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 13 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51,587 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 18,931 |
| Special Education | 8,925 |
| General Education | 6,922 |
| Other Education | 1,660 |
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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