Master’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 17,801 earned their master's degree in general education. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,801 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,177 |
| Associate Degree | 2,078 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,211 |
| Basic Certificate | 739 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 193 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general education students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in general education. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,898 |
| Women | 13,903 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 821 |
| Black or African American | 1,537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,863 |
| White | 10,431 |
| International Students | 579 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,570 |
Most Popular General Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general education students seekinga master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,075 people received their master's degree in general education from National University. Of these students, 70% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Walden University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 850 people received their master's degree in general education from Walden University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The general education program at Grand Canyon University awarded 707 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The general education program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 595 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 561 people received their master's degree in general education from Harvard. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. 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, 295 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at JMU. Of these students, 83% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 262 people received their master's degree in general education from SMU MN. Of these students, 85% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 42,000 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 people received their master's degree in general education from Cal State Fullerton. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
California Baptist University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 247 people received their master's degree in general education from Cal Baptist. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Fort Hays State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 242 people received their master's degree in general education from FHSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
San Jose State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 people received their master's degree in general education from San Jose State. About 90% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at EWU. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at UAGC. About 86% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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. The general education program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 208 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandman University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general education. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Brandman. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Azusa Pacific University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Azusa Pacific. About 72% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Roughly 44,500 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, 189 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at UCLA. Of these students, 75% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northcentral University. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,881 per year. The general education program at Northcentral University awarded 189 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 master's degrees were handed out to general education majors at Montclair State. Of these students, 84% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general education. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The general education program at University of California - Riverside awarded 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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