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Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific

29,374 Yearly Graduations
$45,662 Median Salary
80% Women
A master's degree in grade specific ed is offered at 748 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of grade specific ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Grade Specific Ed Majors

In 2020-2021, 29,374 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
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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in grade specific ed is $45,662. 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 $41,732 and the high is $50,155.

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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 80.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,845
Women 23,529
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The racial-ethnic distribution of grade specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 974
Black or African American 4,085
Hispanic or Latino 3,582
White 17,469
International Students 438
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,826
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There are 748 colleges that offer a master’s degree in grade specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
2,329 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,329 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Grand Canyon University. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1,713 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,713 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Relay Graduate School of Education. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
603 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 86% were women.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
557 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 557 master's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Liberty University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#5

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
527 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The grade specific ed program at University of West Alabama awarded 527 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

500 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 500 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
435 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 435 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from University of Redlands. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#8

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
406 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. The grade specific ed program at National Louis University awarded 406 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
344 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 344 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from GaSou. About 89% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Brandman University

Irvine, California
282 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,240 per year. The grade specific ed program at Brandman University awarded 282 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#11

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
280 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 280 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from American College of Education. Of these students, 94% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
270 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,282 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 270 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
262 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 262 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from UMN Twin Cities. About 72% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
237 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in grade specific ed. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 master's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at Walden University. About 93% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Hunter College

New York, New York
217 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 217 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Hunter. Of these students, 88% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
214 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 214 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from K -State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#17

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
212 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The grade specific ed program at University of West Georgia awarded 212 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#18

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
178 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. The grade specific ed program at University of Missouri - St Louis awarded 178 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#19

Alliant International University

San Diego, California
176 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,484 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 people received their master's degree in grade specific ed from Alliant. Of these students, 63% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
176 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 master's degrees were handed out to grade specific ed majors at SDSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education 8,975
Secondary Education 5,777
Teacher Education 4,966
Teacher Development & Methodology 4,032
Early Childhood Education 3,712

Below are some popular majors that are similar to grade specific ed that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 28,511
Special Education 21,797
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17,998
General Education 17,801
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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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