Master’s Degrees in Secondary Education
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Education Levels of Secondary Teaching Majors
In 2020-2021, 5,777 master's degrees were awarded to secondary teaching majors. This earns it the #8 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 secondary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,777 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,547 |
| Associate Degree | 583 |
| Graduate Certificate | 314 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 190 |
| Basic Certificate | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Earnings of Secondary Teaching Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in secondary teaching. About 63.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,132 |
| Women | 3,645 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of secondary teaching master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 150 |
| Black or African American | 615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 634 |
| White | 3,641 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 684 |
Most Popular Secondary Teaching Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 342 colleges that offer a master’s degree in secondary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for secondary teaching students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. 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, 777 master's degrees were handed out to secondary teaching majors at Grand Canyon University. About 61% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Redlands comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. 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. The secondary teaching program at University of Redlands awarded 206 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from UOPX - Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of West Alabama is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 secondary teaching program at University of West Alabama awarded 130 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from Liberty University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas at Monticello. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,779 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,631 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from UAM. Of these students, 75% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The secondary teaching program at New York University awarded 94 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Brandman University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from Brandman. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from UMSL. Of these students, 76% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,734 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Of these students, 83% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Seattle Pacific University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. 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, 88 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from SPU. About 66% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The secondary teaching program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia College & State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 master's degrees were handed out to secondary teaching majors at Georgia College. About 65% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the People comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Roughly 43,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 master's degrees were handed out to secondary teaching majors at University of the People.
National Louis University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. 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 secondary teaching program at National Louis University awarded 63 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
William Carey University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in secondary teaching. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,875 per year. The secondary teaching program at William Carey University awarded 56 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 secondary teaching program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 17th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in secondary teaching from UBridgeport. Of these students, 56% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Clara University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in secondary teaching. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,170 per year. The secondary teaching program at Santa Clara University awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for secondary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Goucher College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 master's degrees were handed out to secondary teaching majors at Goucher. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to secondary teaching that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,975 |
| Teacher Education | 4,966 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,032 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,712 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 801 |
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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