Master’s Degrees in Science Education
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Education Levels of Physical Science Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 829 students earned their master's degree in physical science education. This earns it the #26 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 physical science education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 829 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 429 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
| Basic Certificate | 11 |
| Associate Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Physical Science Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical science education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical science education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in physical science education. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 280 |
| Women | 549 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 628 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular Physical Science Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical science education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 physical science education program at Western Governors University awarded 189 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at American College of Education. Of these students, 67% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at MSU Bozeman. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hamline University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at Hamline.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at UIC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in physical science education from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Seattle Pacific University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science education. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,273 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at SPU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
East Carolina University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. The physical science education program at East Carolina University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Piedmont College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science education. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in physical science education from Piedmont College. About 71% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cambridge College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science education. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,409 per year. The physical science education program at Cambridge College awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical science education. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 85% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The physical science education program at Georgia State University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,216 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at UNK.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lehman College. Each year, around 15,000 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, 13 people received their master's degree in physical science education from Lehman. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The physical science education program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lesley University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The physical science education program at Lesley University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Buffalo State is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical science education. Roughly 8,300 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, 12 master's degrees were handed out to physical science education majors at Buffalo State.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The physical science education program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in physical science education from UGA. Of these students, 64% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical science education majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,031 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,344 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in physical science education from New Mexico Tech. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science education that offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 978 |
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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