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Social Studies Education Associate Degree

Social Studies Education Associate Degrees

There are 218 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Social Studies Education.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 1,963 students earned theirSocial Studies Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Studies Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree (this page) 8
Bachelor’s Degree 1,423
Master’s Degree 529
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Social Studies Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Social Studies Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Social Studies Education majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

There are 306 colleges that offer a associate degree in Social Studies Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY

The most popular school in the United States for Social Studies Education students seeking a associate degree is CUNY Queens College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Eastern Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

St. Joseph's University-New York is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

#14

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY

SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

#16

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 28 associate degrees in Social Studies 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.

#20

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Social Studies Education that also offer associate 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

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