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Master's Degree in General Education

Master’s Degrees in General Education

14,076 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Median Salary
78% Women
A master's degree in education is offered at 413 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 34% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.3% of education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,076 people earned their master's degree in education. This makes it the 5th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,076
Bachelor’s Degree 6,922
Doctor’s Degree 2,501
Associate Degree 1,987
Graduate Certificate 1,248
Basic Certificate 681
Undergraduate Certificate 430

Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $56,157. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,909 and the high is $62,665.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in education. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,083
Women 10,993
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 655
Black or African American 1,312
Hispanic or Latino 2,283
White 7,949
International Students 600
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,277
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There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

National University

San Diego, California
1,075 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
71% Women

The most popular school in the United States for 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 $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,075 people received their master's degree in education from National University. Of these students, 71% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. National University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
707 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
89% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 people received their master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
595 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
78% Women

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 595 people received their master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 56,157.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
561 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
50% Women

Harvard University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in education from Harvard. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Harvard University make a median salary of 56,157.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
295 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
80% Women

James Madison University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their master's degree in education from JMU. Of these students, 80% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. James Madison University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

262 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
75% Women

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in education from SMU MN. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SMU MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

255 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
88% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in education from Cal State Fullerton. About 88% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Fullerton education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#9

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
247 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
81% Women

California Baptist University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in education from Cal Baptist. About 81% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in education at California Baptist University make a median salary of 56,157.

#10

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas
242 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
77% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in education from FHSU. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fort Hays State University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#11

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
233 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
50% Women

San Jose State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in education from San Jose State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at San Jose State University make a median salary of 56,157.

#12

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
216 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
80% Women

Eastern Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in education from EWU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that EWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

#13

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California
215 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
82% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in education from UAGC. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at The University of Arizona Global Campus make a median salary of 56,157.

208 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
67% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 208 people received their master's degree in education from Ohio State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in education at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 56,157.

#15

Brandman University

Irvine, California
196 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
78% Women

Brandman University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in education from Brandman. Of these students, 78% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brandman University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#16

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
193 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
79% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in education from Azusa Pacific. About 79% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Azusa Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

#17

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
189 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
73% Women

University of California - Los Angeles is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 44,500 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, 189 people received their master's degree in education from UCLA. Of these students, 73% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

#17

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
189 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
77% Women

Northcentral University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. 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 $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their master's degree in education from Northcentral University. About 77% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northcentral University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#19

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
182 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
85% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for 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 $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their master's degree in education from Montclair State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Montclair State University education graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,157.

#20

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
181 Yearly Graduations
$56,157 Average Salary
85% Women

University of California - Riverside is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 181 people received their master's degree in education from UCR. Of these students, 85% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,157.

Education Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Education 14,076

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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