Master’s Degrees in Educational Assessment
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Education Levels of Assessment Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,237 people earned their master's degree in assessment. This earns it the #138 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 assessment at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,237 |
| Graduate Certificate | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 315 |
Earnings of Assessment Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $43,149. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,845 to a high of $46,131.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in assessment is $30,726. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,100 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,479.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in assessment. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 272 |
| Women | 965 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of assessment master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 558 |
| International Students | 252 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Assessment Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in assessment. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for assessment students seekinga master's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Santa Cruz. About 68% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in assessment from Teachers College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in assessment from UMGC. About 83% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in assessment from WGU. Of these students, 84% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UIC. About 85% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in assessment from UPenn.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNL. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in assessment from National University College. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in assessment from UAB. About 97% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from USC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in assessment. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in assessment from UNM. About 72% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,585 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in assessment from SWOSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in assessment from Stanford. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbellsville University. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in assessment from Campbellsville University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in assessment from NIU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from UC Irvine. Of these students, 65% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in assessment. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from DU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in assessment from Ohio State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from Boston College. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for assessment majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Southwest. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in assessment from USW. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Assessment Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 457 | |
| 422 | |
| 148 | |
| 117 | |
| 93 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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