Graduate Certificates in Secondary Education
Education Levels of Secondary Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 427 people earned their graduate certificate in secondary teaching. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in secondary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,847 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,706 |
| Associate Degree | 647 |
| Graduate Certificate | 427 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 156 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
Earnings of Secondary Teaching Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 graduate certificate in secondary teaching. About 66.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 144 |
| Women | 283 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of secondary teaching graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 289 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Secondary Teaching Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 84 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of West Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from University of West Georgia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kennesaw State University. 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 $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 74% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American College of Education is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from American College of Education. Of these students, 55% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from WSU. About 74% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hofstra University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Hofstra. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Auburn University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Auburn.
The 6th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Eastern Michigan University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Eastern Michigan. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alaska Fairbanks. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UAF.
The 9th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Mexico Highlands University. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from New Mexico Highlands University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western New Mexico University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Western New Mexico University. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in secondary teaching. Roughly 26,900 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 $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from GaSou. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rider University. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Rider. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from University at Buffalo. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from K -State.
The 16th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UW. About 74% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Bridgeport. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from UBridgeport. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbus State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in secondary teaching. Roughly 8,300 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 $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in secondary teaching from CSU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to secondary teaching that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,708 |
| Teacher Education | 974 |
| Elementary Education | 723 |
| Early Childhood Education | 144 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 119 |
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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