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General Education Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 79 students earned their Education degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in District of Columbia

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 31
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 39.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 30.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,850 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in District of Columbia

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,001. 87% of students get financical aid.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Trinity College will pay a net price of $13,785.

#5

Gallaudet University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

General Education Careers in DC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Educational Administration 355
Teacher Education Grade Specific 139
Special Education 101
Teaching English or French 46
International Education 45
Student Counseling 43
Other Education 33
Curriculum & Instruction 30

View all majors related to General Education

View Nationwide General Education Report

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