Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific
Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,813 people earned their master's degree in grade specific ed. This earns it the #1 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 grade specific ed at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 51,587 |
Master’s Degree | 28,813 |
Associate Degree | 12,497 |
Basic Certificate | 6,391 |
Graduate Certificate | 4,527 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 2,463 |
Doctor’s Degree | 374 |
Earnings of Grade Specific Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in grade specific ed is $52,763. 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 $48,056 and the high is $57,487.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for grade specific ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in grade specific ed. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 5,766 |
Women | 23,047 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,108 |
Black or African American | 3,641 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,438 |
White | 16,828 |
International Students | 416 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,382 |
Most Popular Grade Specific Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 748 colleges that offer a master’s degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. 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, 2,329 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 52,763.
Relay Graduate School of Education is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,713 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Relay Graduate School of Education. About 76% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Relay Graduate School of Education grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in grade specific ed. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Western Governors University make a median salary of 52,763.
The 4th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Liberty University. Of these students, 85% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Liberty University make a median salary of 52,763.
The 5th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 527 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of West Alabama graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 71% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 52,763.
University of Redlands is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of Redlands. About 76% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Redlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
The 8th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from NLU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that NLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
The 9th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Southern University. Each year, around 26,900 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 $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 344 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from GaSou. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Georgia Southern University make a median salary of 52,763.
Brandman University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 282 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Brandman. About 81% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brandman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
The 11th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 280 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from American College of Education. Of these students, 85% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of the Cumberlands is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Cumberlands. About 76% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UMN Twin Cities. About 71% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
The 15th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Hunter. Of these students, 86% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hunter College grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
The 16th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from K -State. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at Kansas State University make a median salary of 52,763.
The 17th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Georgia. Roughly 13,400 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 $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of West Georgia. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. University of West Georgia grade specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,763.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UMSL. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in grade specific ed at University of Missouri - St Louis make a median salary of 52,763.
Alliant International University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,544 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Alliant. About 79% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Alliant graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
The 19th most popular school in the country for grade specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 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, 176 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from SDSU. About 86% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SDSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,763.
Grade Specific Ed Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Elementary Education | 8,984 |
Secondary Education | 5,847 |
Teacher Education | 4,326 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,159 |
Early Childhood Education | 3,624 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16,456 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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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