Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
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Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17,998 students earned their master's degree in subject specific ed. This earns it the #4 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 subject specific ed at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 20,958 |
Master’s Degree | 17,998 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,123 |
Associate Degree | 945 |
Basic Certificate | 607 |
Doctor’s Degree | 495 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 171 |
Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in subject specific ed is $48,852. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,814 and the high is $52,864.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for subject specific ed students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in subject specific ed. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,551 |
Women | 13,447 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 527 |
Black or African American | 1,233 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,632 |
White | 12,835 |
International Students | 379 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,392 |
Most Popular Subject Specific Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 644 colleges that offer a master’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 subject specific ed program at Western Governors University awarded 1,342 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,200 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
American College of Education comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 779 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from American College of Education. Of these students, 73% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 281 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. About 75% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at USC. About 80% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The subject specific ed program at Arkansas State University - Main Campus awarded 234 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Cumberlands is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
West Virginia University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at WVU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. Of these students, 66% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehman College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 15,000 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Lehman. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 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 subject specific ed program at Hunter College awarded 183 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilkes University. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Wilkes. About 86% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The subject specific ed program at Boston University awarded 172 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 170 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from QC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Loyola University Maryland is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at Loyola Maryland. Of these students, 85% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at OHIO Athens. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
SUNY Oneonta is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 6,700 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Oneonta. About 94% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College at Brockport is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 7,500 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, 133 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at SUNY Brockport. Of these students, 58% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisville is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 master's degrees were handed out to subject specific ed majors at UofL. Of these students, 62% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brooklyn College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 53% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Subject Specific Ed Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Reading Education | 5,516 |
Physical Education & Coaching | 1,717 |
Mathematics Education | 1,684 |
Other Teacher Education | 1,213 |
Music Education | 1,178 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
Educational Administration | 28,511 |
Special Education | 21,797 |
General Education | 17,801 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 16,825 |
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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