Master’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
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Education Levels of Assessment Majors
In 2020-2021, 643 master's degrees were awarded to assessment majors. 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 | 1,336 |
| Master’s Degree | 643 |
| Graduate Certificate | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 270 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $43,149. 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 $37,845 and the high is $46,131.
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 74.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 165 |
| Women | 478 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 270 |
| International Students | 150 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Santa Cruz. About 66% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The assessment program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. The assessment program at University of Maryland Global Campus awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The assessment program at Western Governors University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UPenn. Of these students, 76% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UIC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The assessment program at National University College awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The assessment program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in assessment from UAB. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UNM. Of these students, 82% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from USC. About 77% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,294 per year. The assessment program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Stanford. Of these students, 53% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Campbellsville University. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in assessment from NIU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at UC Irvine. About 91% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at Ohio State. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from DU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to assessment majors at USW. About 90% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from NYU. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Assessment Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Learning Sciences | 169 |
| Other Educational Assessment | 161 |
| Educational Statistics & Methods | 138 |
| Educational Evaluation & Research | 102 |
| Educational Assessment & Testing | 73 |
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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 | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Special Education | 21,797 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,998 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
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
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