Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,456 people 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 | 18,931 |
Master’s Degree | 16,456 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,284 |
Associate Degree | 1,083 |
Basic Certificate | 683 |
Doctor’s Degree | 494 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 170 |
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 $56,494. 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 $51,026 and the high is $61,146.
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 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,257 |
Women | 12,199 |
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 | 519 |
Black or African American | 1,113 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,581 |
White | 11,766 |
International Students | 383 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,094 |
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 $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,342 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WGU. Of these students, 73% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Western Governors University make a median salary of 56,494.
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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,200 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Grand Canyon University. About 84% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 56,494.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 779 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from American College of Education. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that American College of Education graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. Of these students, 66% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from USC. Of these students, 80% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
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 $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from A-State. Of these students, 96% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arkansas State University - Main Campus subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
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 $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Cumberlands. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WVU. Of these students, 39% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. West Virginia University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Georgia State University make a median salary of 56,494.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Hunter. About 68% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Hunter graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Lehman. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Lehman College subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
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 $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Wilkes. Of these students, 81% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Wilkes University make a median salary of 56,494.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from QC. About 66% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that QC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Loyola Maryland. About 87% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Loyola Maryland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 61% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 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. Data shows that SUNY Oneonta graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Brockport. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that SUNY Brockport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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 $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from UofL. Of these students, 56% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Louisville subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
The 20th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Olivet Nazarene University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Olivet Nazarene. Of these students, 98% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Olivet Nazarene University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
Subject Specific Ed Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Reading Education | 4,837 |
Mathematics Education | 1,666 |
Physical Education & Coaching | 1,554 |
Other Teacher Education | 1,261 |
Music Education | 1,142 |
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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 | 28,813 |
Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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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