General Education Master’s Degrees
There are 733 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of General Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,481 people earned theirGeneral Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 360 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,330 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 15,448 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,405 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Education of $57,194 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 | $56,718 |
| 4 years | $57,194 |
| 5 years | $63,573 |
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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,955 |
| Women | 10,066 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,159 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 576 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,492 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,088 | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 469 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 597 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 563 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 903 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Education students seeking a master's degree is Walden University. This school awarded 994 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 779 master's degrees in General 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.
Teachers College of San Joaquin is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 658 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 328 master's degrees in General 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 North Texas is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 304 master's degrees in General 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 284 master's degrees in General 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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 268 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 252 master's degrees in General 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 California-Irvine is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 250 master's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 242 master's degrees in General 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their master's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| 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 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
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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