Graduate Certificates in Educational Assessment
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Education Levels of Assessment Majors
In 2020-2021, 302 graduate certificates were awarded to assessment majors. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 | 1,336 |
| Master’s Degree | 643 |
| Graduate Certificate | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 270 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for assessment majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for assessment students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in assessment. About 70.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 213 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 167 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 78 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The assessment program at North Carolina State University awarded 29 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The assessment program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The assessment program at University of Georgia awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The assessment program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montclair State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Montclair State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of North Dakota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The assessment program at University of North Dakota awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UK. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The assessment program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UMCP. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The assessment program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from OSU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The assessment program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at IU Bloomington. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Iowa.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UNL. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from UMass Boston. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at Virginia Tech.
James Madison University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in assessment. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at JMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Fresno. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to assessment majors at Fresno State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Washington State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in assessment. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in assessment from Wazzu.
Assessment Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 96 |
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 62 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 50 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 47 |
| Learning Sciences | 39 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9,263 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,646 |
| Special Education | 3,157 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,123 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,525 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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