Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,573 people earned their master's degree in teacher education. This earns it the #39 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 teacher education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,573 |
| Graduate Certificate | 990 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teacher education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
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 teacher education. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,021 |
| Women | 3,552 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 208 |
| Black or African American | 933 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 718 |
| White | 2,285 |
| International Students | 81 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 348 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teacher education students seekinga master's degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,713 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Relay Graduate School of Education. About 79% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Redlands is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their master's degree in teacher education from University of Redlands. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of California - Irvine is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. 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, 117 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UC Irvine. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of West Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in teacher education from University of West Georgia. About 75% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GaSou. Of these students, 85% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Martin is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UT Martin. Of these students, 79% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UO. Of these students, 67% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in teacher education from U Miami. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Fox University. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GFU. Of these students, 70% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hamline University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,321 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Hamline. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marian University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Marian. Of these students, 70% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Notre Dame is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,794 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,644 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Notre Dame. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University College. 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, 73 people received their master's degree in teacher education from National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UARK. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New England is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UNE. About 83% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Auburn. About 86% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pacific Oaks College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Pacific Oaks College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Adams State University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Adams State. Of these students, 77% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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