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Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies Education

Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Studies Education

1,440 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 274 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of social studies teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,440 people earned their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social studies teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,440
Master’s Degree 445
Graduate Certificate 44
Basic Certificate 13
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree 2
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for social studies teacher education majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for social studies teacher education majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 846
Women 594
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The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 99
White 1,173
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 87
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There are 274 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in social studies teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for social studies teacher education students seekinga bachelor's degree is St. Joseph's College - New York. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SJC. Of these students, 42% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oswego is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Oswego. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY New Paltz is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 7,400 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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY New Paltz. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Miami University - Oxford. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Michigan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Central Michigan. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#6

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 43% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from ECU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
24 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor'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 most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from UGA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#9

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oneonta comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Oneonta. Of these students, 41% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Temple. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

#12

Queens College

Queens, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 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 most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from QC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#12

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Geneseo. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Geneseo. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

22 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Minnesota State University - Moorhead. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,838 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from MSU Moorhead. About 27% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Cloud State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from St. Cloud State University. About 35% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Rowan. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

20 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from University of Akron Main Campus. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Kent State. Of these students, 30% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
19 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from UK. About 44% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to social studies teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 4,666
Music Education 3,286
English & Language Arts Education 1,917
Mathematics Education 1,290
Art Education 1,011

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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