Master’s Degrees in International Education
Education Levels of International Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 234 people earned their master's degree in international ed. This makes it the 14th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in international ed at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 234 |
Graduate Certificate | 43 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 21 |
Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of International Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in international ed is $59,211. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $56,373 and the high is $65,008.
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 international ed. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 37 |
Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of international ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 19 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 95 |
International Students | 84 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular International Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a master’s degree in international ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Teachers College at Columbia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in international ed from Teachers College. About 85% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 59,211.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in international ed from NYU. Of these students, 88% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at New York University make a median salary of 59,211.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in international ed from GWU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
Boston College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in international ed from Boston College. Of these students, 100% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
The 5th most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in international ed from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
American University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in international ed from The American University. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
SIT Graduate Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,796 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,445 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in international ed from SIT. SIT Graduate Institute international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
The 9th most popular school in the country for international ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in international ed from SHSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in international ed at Sam Houston State University make a median salary of 59,211.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international ed. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in international ed from IU Bloomington. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Indiana University - Bloomington international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
Florida International University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in international ed from FIU. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University international ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,211.
University at Albany comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in international ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in international ed from UAlbany. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,211.
International Ed Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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International Comparative Education | 234 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to international ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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