Master’s Degrees in Social Studies Education
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Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 498 students 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 | 1,366 |
| 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 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 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 273 |
| Women | 225 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 342 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Lehman. Of these students, 35% were women and 62% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at UGA. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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. The social studies teacher education program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 20% 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. The social studies teacher education program at Georgia State University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at QC. Of these students, 41% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The social studies teacher education program at Hunter College awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UW Seattle. Of these students, 59% were women and 29% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $12,271 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Old Westbury. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UPenn. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% 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 $50,265 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Hofstra. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at Binghamton University. Of these students, 40% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The social studies teacher education program at Fordham University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,974 per year. The social studies teacher education program at Mercy College awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% 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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Boston U. About 64% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Cumberlands is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. The social studies teacher education program at University of the Cumberlands awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to social studies teacher education majors at University at Buffalo. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% 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. The social studies teacher education program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 10% 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 | 5,516 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,717 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,684 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,213 |
| Music Education | 1,178 |
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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