Master’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,520 people earned their master's degree in assessment. This makes it the 12th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $58,787. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,264 to a high of $64,197.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for assessment students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in assessment. About 79.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 305 |
| Women | 1,215 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| White | 659 |
| International Students | 363 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 117 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Santa Cruz tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Santa Cruz. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of California - Santa Cruz assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in assessment from Teachers College. Of these students, 72% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in assessment from UMGC. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Global Campus assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
The 4th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in assessment from WGU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Western Governors University assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UIC. Of these students, 57% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Chicago assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UPenn. Of these students, 75% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNL. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 58,787.
National University College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at National University College make a median salary of 58,787.
The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in assessment from UAB. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Alabama at Birmingham assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
The 10th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from USC. Of these students, 76% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of Southern California make a median salary of 58,787.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNM. About 67% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at University of New Mexico - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,787.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,969 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in assessment from SWOSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in assessment at Southwestern Oklahoma State University make a median salary of 58,787.
The 13th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in assessment from Stanford. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
Campbellsville University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in assessment from Campbellsville University. Campbellsville University assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in assessment from NIU. Northern Illinois University assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Irvine. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from DU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of Denver assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from Ohio State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
Boston College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from Boston College. About 67% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Boston College assessment graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,787.
University of the Southwest comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from USW. About 92% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,787.
Assessment Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Learning Sciences | 690 |
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 444 |
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 178 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 119 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 89 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to assessment that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.
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