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1,188 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in teacher education is offered at 45 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,188 students earned their graduate certificate in teacher education. This makes it the 8th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,966
Bachelor’s Degree 1,991
Associate Degree 1,536
Graduate Certificate 1,188
Doctor’s Degree 98
Basic Certificate 97
Undergraduate Certificate 73

Earnings of Teacher Education 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 teacher education. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 288
Women 900
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 76
Black or African American 51
Hispanic or Latino 164
White 746
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 138
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There are 45 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Washington State University

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

Washington State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Wazzu. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Oregon

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

The 2nd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 248 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at UO. Of these students, 70% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of California - Irvine

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

University of California - Irvine is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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. The teacher education program at University of California - Irvine awarded 144 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Southern Oregon University

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

Southern Oregon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Southern Oregon University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#5

Grand Canyon University

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

Grand Canyon University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#6

The College of Saint Scholastica

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

The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at St. Scholastica. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
27 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon State University. 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. The teacher education program at Oregon State University awarded 27 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
27 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

Worcester State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Worcester State.

#9

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Appalachian State. About 67% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
22 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of New Jersey is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,603 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,955 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at TCNJ. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#11

Corban University

Salem, Oregon
21 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Corban University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Corban. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri
21 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Avila University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,598 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Avila. About 76% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Union College Kentucky is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,119 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,160 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Union College.

#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Auburn. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Norwich University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,264 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Norwich. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Cedar Crest College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,991 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,479 per year. The teacher education program at Cedar Crest College awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Jewish University. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,394 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at AJU.

#16

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Seton Hill University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at Seton Hill.

#19

Alaska Pacific University

Anchorage, Alaska
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Alaska Pacific University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in teacher education from Alaska Pacific. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

McNeese State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teacher education. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,147 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,703 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to teacher education majors at McNeese. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Development & Methodology 1,559
Elementary Education 830
Secondary Education 314
Middle School Education & Teaching 168
Early Childhood Education 165

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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