Master’s Degrees in General Education
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Education Levels of Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17,801 students 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 | 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 Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $48,746. 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 $44,204 and the high is $55,242.
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 | 3,898 |
| Women | 13,903 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of 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 Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $15,480 per year. The education program at National University awarded 1,075 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. 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. The education program at Walden University awarded 850 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 707 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The education program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 595 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The education program at Harvard University awarded 561 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 295 people received their master's degree in education from JMU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were 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 $38,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. The education program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awarded 262 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Cal State Fullerton. About 82% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. The education program at California Baptist University awarded 247 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,726 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 242 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at FHSU. About 69% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The education program at San Jose State University awarded 233 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 people received their master's degree in education from EWU. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 people received their master's degree in education from UAGC. Of these students, 86% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The education program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 208 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their master's degree in education from Brandman. About 84% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The education program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 193 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 people received their master's degree in education from UCLA. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were 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 $16,881 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Northcentral University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were 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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. The education program at Montclair State University awarded 182 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The education program at University of California - Riverside awarded 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Education | 17,801 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to education 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 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 16,825 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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