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Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Studies Education

1,366 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 274 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 16 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of social studies teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,366 bachelor's degrees were awarded to social studies teacher education majors. 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 1,366
Master’s Degree 498
Graduate Certificate 64
Basic Certificate 24
Associate Degree 13
Undergraduate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree 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 58.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 799
Women 567
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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 17
Black or African American 49
Hispanic or Latino 101
White 1,123
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 71
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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
32% Women
13% 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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. The social studies teacher education program at St. Joseph's College - New York awarded 31 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
33% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at SUNY Oswego. About 33% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

26 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
19% 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 $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
15% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at SUNY Cortland. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
23% 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. The social studies teacher education program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 26 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
8% 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 $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Central Michigan. Of these students, 60% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
25 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
20% 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 $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. The social studies teacher education program at Eastern Michigan University awarded 25 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
25 Yearly Graduations
44% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at ECU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
29% 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 Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Temple. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#9

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
13% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Oneonta. Of these students, 54% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
21% 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. The social studies teacher education program at University of Georgia awarded 24 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#12

Queens College

Queens, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
57% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from QC. Of these students, 48% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
17% 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. The social studies teacher education program at SUNY Geneseo awarded 23 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#14

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
22 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saginaw Valley State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,748 per year. The social studies teacher education program at Saginaw Valley State University awarded 22 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

22 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
5% 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 $8,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. The social studies teacher education program at Minnesota State University - Moorhead awarded 22 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
10% 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 $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in social studies teacher education from Rowan. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

20 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
10% 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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at Kent State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#16

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at St. Cloud State University.

20 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
10% 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 $9,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,610 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at University of Akron Main Campus. Of these students, 15% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
19 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
11% 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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 bachelor's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at UK. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

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 5,830
Music Education 3,393
English & Language Arts Education 1,952
Mathematics Education 1,426
Health Education 1,157

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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