Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education
Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,326 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 | 4,326 |
| Graduate Certificate | 974 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
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 76.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,035 |
| Women | 3,291 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 813 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 682 |
| White | 2,225 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 354 |
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. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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 $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 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 78% 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. About 80% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 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, 65% were women and 24% 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 $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in teacher education from GFU. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 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 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% 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 $39,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,569 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, 77% were women and 31% 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 $62,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,030 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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 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 $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UARK. About 62% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in teacher education from UNE. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in teacher education from Auburn. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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 $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,984 |
| Secondary Education | 5,847 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,159 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,624 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 656 |
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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