Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,966 master's degrees were awarded to teacher education majors. This earns it the #10 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teacher education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teacher education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in teacher education. About 76.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,150 |
| Women | 3,816 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 1,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 828 |
| White | 2,415 |
| International Students | 113 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 364 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teacher education students seekinga master's degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The teacher education program at Relay Graduate School of Education awarded 1,713 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Redlands. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at University of Redlands. Of these students, 90% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UC Irvine. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of West Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at University of West Georgia. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Georgia Southern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GaSou. Of these students, 87% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Martin. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,278 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at UT Martin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The teacher education program at University of Oregon awarded 101 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Miami comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in teacher education from U Miami. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
George Fox University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,158 per year. The teacher education program at George Fox University awarded 90 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hamline University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,120 per year. The teacher education program at Hamline University awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Marian University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,737 per year. The teacher education program at Marian University awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Notre Dame. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,190 per year. The teacher education program at University of Notre Dame awarded 85 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The teacher education program at National University College awarded 73 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New England. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. The teacher education program at University of New England awarded 67 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at UARK. About 69% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Auburn. About 77% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific Oaks College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Pacific Oaks College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Adams State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,132 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Adams State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Purdue University Global is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at Purdue University Global. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Friends University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to teacher education majors at Friends University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,975 |
| Secondary Education | 5,777 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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