Education Graduate Certificates
There are 2,227 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% 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 | 92,051 |
| Master’s Degree | 183,805 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16,277 |
Earnings of Education Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Education of $52,563 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 | $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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Education students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,223 |
| Women | 12,816 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,454 | 65.2% |
| Asian | 508 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,894 | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,608 | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 472 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 615 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 394 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2,392 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Education students seeking a graduate certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16,762 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,040 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 5,830 graduate certificates 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.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. This school awarded 4,083 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,516 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,395 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,909 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,903 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,811 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,669 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,661 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,592 graduate certificates 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,229 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,218 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,173 people received their graduate certificate in Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,142 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,130 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,094 people received their graduate certificate 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 Central Florida is a popular choice for Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,080 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Education. This school awarded 1,056 graduate certificates in Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Education Focus Areas
| 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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