Social Science Education Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Social Science Education is offered at 76 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Social Science Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Social Science Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 550 degrees were awarded toSocial Science Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Science Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 430 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 118 |
Earnings of Social Science 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 Social Science Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Social Science Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 40.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 29.7% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 24.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Social Science Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Science Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Social Science 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 South Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winona State University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Upper Iowa University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State College is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Social Science 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.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Social Science 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.
Saint Xavier University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Evangel University is a popular choice for Social Science Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Social Science Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Science Education. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Social Science Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Science Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social Science 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 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
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.
