Social Studies Education Master’s Degrees
There are 218 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Social Studies Education.
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Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,963 people 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 | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,423 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 529 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Social Studies Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Social Studies 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Social Studies Education students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Social Studies Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 306 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Studies Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Social Studies Education students seeking a master's degree is CUNY Queens College. This school awarded 55 master's 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 New Paltz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to 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 master's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's 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 Oswego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 39 master's 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.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's 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.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Niagara University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's 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.
SUNY College at Geneseo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's 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.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Michigan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social Studies 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
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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