Education Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,227 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 317,436 degrees were awarded toEducation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,789 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,944 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 92,051 |
| Master’s Degree | 183,805 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16,277 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Education of $52,563 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,304 |
| 4 years | $52,563 |
| 5 years | $58,393 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Education. About 82.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15,725 |
| Women | 76,326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,205 | 67.6% |
| Asian | 2,463 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,511 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,039 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 608 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 178 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2,838 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 2,270 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 939 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 2,392 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 16,762 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 8,040 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,830 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,083 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,516 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 2,395 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,909 bachelor's degrees in 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.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,903 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Walden University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,811 bachelor's degrees in 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.
National University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,669 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Arkansas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,661 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,592 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,229 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,218 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,173 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,142 people received their bachelor's degree in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,130 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,094 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Education. This school awarded 1,080 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,056 bachelor's degrees in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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