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Graduate Certificates in Teacher Education Grade Specific

4,646 Yearly Graduations
$48,539 Median Salary
$20,915 Median Debt
There are 318 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.8% of grade specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,646 students earned their graduate certificate in grade specific ed. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in grade specific ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 53,664
Master’s Degree 29,374
Associate Degree 12,921
Basic Certificate 6,431
Graduate Certificate 4,646
Undergraduate Certificate 2,759
Doctor’s Degree 431

Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in grade specific ed is $48,539. 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 $39,000 and the high is $53,965.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in grade specific ed is $20,915. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,502 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,840.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in grade specific ed. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,061
Women 3,585
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The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 181
Black or African American 477
Hispanic or Latino 410
White 3,052
International Students 129
Other Races/Ethnicities 397
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There are 318 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
381 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from Portland State University. About 69% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
353 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in grade specific ed. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The grade specific ed program at Washington State University awarded 353 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
341 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 341 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at UNC Charlotte. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#4

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
248 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 248 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from UO. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
199 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Seattle Pacific University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from SPU. About 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

150 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southwestern State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in grade specific ed. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,492 per year. The grade specific ed program at Georgia Southwestern State University awarded 150 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
144 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Each year, around 36,300 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at UC Irvine. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
128 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Oregon State. About 89% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
119 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of West Georgia awarded 119 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
118 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern Oregon University. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Southern Oregon University. About 80% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California
87 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Mary's College of California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in grade specific ed. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,357 per year. The grade specific ed program at Saint Mary's College of California awarded 87 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
85 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from Duke. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
75 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Worcester State University. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. The grade specific ed program at Worcester State University awarded 75 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
71 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. 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, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Grand Canyon University. About 76% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
63 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valdosta State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in grade specific ed. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at VSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#16

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in grade specific ed. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from Temple. About 70% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
58 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from Virginia Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
53 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to grade specific ed majors at ECU. About 70% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
52 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennesaw State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from KSU Georgia. About 65% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
50 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of Saint Scholastica is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in grade specific ed. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their graduate certificate in grade specific ed from St. Scholastica. About 68% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Development & Methodology 1,559
Teacher Education 1,188
Elementary Education 830
Secondary Education 314
Middle School Education & Teaching 168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 9,263
Special Education 3,157
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,123
Curriculum & Instruction 1,525
Instructional Media Design 1,383

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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