English & Language Arts Education Master’s Degrees
There are 385 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of English & Language Arts Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English & Language Arts Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,018 people earned theirEnglish & Language Arts Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English & Language Arts Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 32 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,908 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of English & Language Arts Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in English & Language Arts Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English & Language Arts Education students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 267 |
| Women | 700 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English & Language Arts Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664 | 68.7% |
| Asian | 38 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 36 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 20 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English & Language Arts Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 520 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English & Language Arts Education students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Nazarene University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English & Language Arts Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
