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Master’s Degrees in Biology Education

417 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in biology teacher education is offered at 79 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of biology teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biology Teacher Education Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 417 students earned their master's degree in biology teacher education. This makes it the 39th most popular master's degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 417
Bachelor’s Degree 391
Graduate Certificate 53
Basic Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Biology Teacher Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biology teacher education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biology teacher education students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in biology teacher education. About 71.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 120
Women 297
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biology teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 45
White 293
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 38
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There are 79 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biology teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
96 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for biology teacher education students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. 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. The biology teacher education program at Grand Canyon University awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
87 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology teacher education. 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. The biology teacher education program at Western Governors University awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

53 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. The biology teacher education program at Miami University - Oxford awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brooklyn College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 17,700 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. The biology teacher education program at Brooklyn College awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The biology teacher education program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from SUNY Stony Brook. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duquesne University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The biology teacher education program at Duquesne University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Potsdam. Roughly 3,000 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. The biology teacher education program at SUNY Potsdam awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from DePaul. About 50% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

The City College of New York

New York, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The City College of New York. Roughly 15,200 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, 7 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from CCNY. Of these students, 29% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women

University of Rochester comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at University of Rochester.

#14

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oswego is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 7,600 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at SUNY Oswego. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Stanford University

Stanford, California
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from Stanford. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from University at Buffalo.

#17

Manhattanville College

Purchase, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Manhattanville College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at Manhattanville.

#17

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Bridgewater State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,675 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in biology teacher education from Bridgewater State.

#17

Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Roberts Wesleyan College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,394 per year. The biology teacher education program at Roberts Wesleyan College awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Roughly 18,100 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at Binghamton University. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology teacher education that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Reading Education 5,516
Physical Education & Coaching 1,717
Mathematics Education 1,684
Other Teacher Education 1,213
Music Education 1,178

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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