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Master’s Degrees in Education

158,506 Yearly Graduations
$48,179 Median Salary
79% Women
A master's degree in education is offered at 1,234 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Education Majors

In 2020-2021, 158,506 earned their master's degree in education. This makes it the 2nd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 158,506
Graduate Certificate 27,281
Doctor’s Degree 13,937

Earnings of Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in education is $48,179. 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 $43,239 to a high of $53,842.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in education. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 34,010
Women 124,496
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The racial-ethnic distribution of education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4,957
Black or African American 16,826
Hispanic or Latino 20,633
White 98,164
International Students 3,723
Other Races/Ethnicities 14,203
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There are 1,234 colleges that offer a master’s degree in education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
8,188 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The education program at Western Governors University awarded 8,188 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
7,134 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7,134 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#3

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
3,474 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American College of Education is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,474 people received their master's degree in education from American College of Education. About 75% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

National University

La Jolla, California
1,925 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. The education program at National University awarded 1,925 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,881 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,881 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 80% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,713 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,713 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Relay Graduate School of Education. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#7

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
1,661 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,661 people received their master's degree in education from Ball State. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
1,658 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,658 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at ASU - Skysong. About 86% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
1,625 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The education program at Lamar University awarded 1,625 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
1,319 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,319 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Walden University. About 86% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
1,311 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,311 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Cumberlands. About 75% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1,173 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,173 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 80% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
1,072 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,072 people received their master's degree in education from University of West Alabama. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

1,047 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,047 people received their master's degree in education from A-State. Of these students, 80% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Hunter College

New York, New York
980 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Roughly 24,000 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, 980 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Hunter. About 82% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
945 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The education program at George Mason University awarded 945 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
917 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Nebraska. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. The education program at Concordia University, Nebraska awarded 917 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

882 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The education program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 882 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Touro College

New York, New York
856 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Touro College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in education. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 856 master's degrees were handed out to education majors at Touro. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#20

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
811 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in education. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. The education program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 811 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29,374
Educational Administration 28,511
Special Education 21,797
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17,998
General Education 17,801

Below are some popular majors that are similar to education that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Communication & Journalism 10,997
Library Science 5,485
History 3,509

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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