Master’s Degrees in Social Studies Education
Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 445 people earned their master's degree in social studies teacher education. This earns it the #37 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 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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social studies teacher education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in social studies teacher education. About 63.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 284 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 318 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Social Studies Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social studies teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Lehman College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Lehman. Of these students, 33% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UGA. Of these students, 53% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Teachers College. Of these students, 38% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Georgia State. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from QC. About 10% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 24,000 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 most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Hunter. About 45% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher 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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UW Seattle. Of these students, 71% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 26,700 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, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 44% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Old Westbury is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 5,000 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, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Old Westbury. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UPenn. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Hofstra University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Hofstra. Of these students, 31% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Each year, around 18,100 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, 15 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Binghamton University. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Fordham U. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Mercy College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Mercy. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Boston U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The College at Brockport is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 7,500 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, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Brockport.
The 19th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY New Paltz. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY New Paltz. About 16% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social studies teacher education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading Education | 4,837 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,666 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,554 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,261 |
| Music Education | 1,142 |
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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