Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Subject Specific
Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,456 people earned their master's degree in subject specific ed. This earns it the #11 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 subject specific ed at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 16,456 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,284 |
Doctor’s Degree | 494 |
Earnings of Subject Specific Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in subject specific ed is $56,494. 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 $51,026 to a high of $61,146.
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 subject specific ed. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,257 |
Women | 12,199 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of subject specific ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 519 |
Black or African American | 1,113 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,581 |
White | 11,766 |
International Students | 383 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,094 |
Most Popular Subject Specific Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 644 colleges that offer a master’s degree in subject specific ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for subject specific ed students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,342 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WGU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Western Governors University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,200 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 84% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
American College of Education is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 779 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from American College of Education. About 77% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at American College of Education make a median salary of 56,494.
The 4th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 281 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Teachers College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from USC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from A-State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
The 7th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Cumberlands. About 83% of this group were women, and 1% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 56,494.
The 8th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from WVU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
Georgia State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Georgia State. About 69% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia State University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
Hunter College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Hunter. Of these students, 68% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Hunter College make a median salary of 56,494.
The 10th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lehman College. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Lehman. About 62% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lehman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
Wilkes University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Wilkes. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Wilkes University subject specific ed graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,494.
Boston University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Boston U. About 74% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Boston University make a median salary of 56,494.
The 14th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from QC. Of these students, 66% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Queens College make a median salary of 56,494.
The 15th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Maryland. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Loyola Maryland. Of these students, 87% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Loyola University Maryland make a median salary of 56,494.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in subject specific ed. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from OHIO Athens. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 56,494.
The 17th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Oneonta. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Oneonta. Of these students, 94% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at SUNY Oneonta make a median salary of 56,494.
The 18th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is The College at Brockport. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from SUNY Brockport. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in subject specific ed at The College at Brockport make a median salary of 56,494.
The 19th most popular school in the country for subject specific ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from UofL. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UofL graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
Olivet Nazarene University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in subject specific ed. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in subject specific ed from Olivet Nazarene. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Data shows that Olivet Nazarene graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,494.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to subject specific ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 28,813 |
Educational Administration | 25,551 |
Special Education | 19,631 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 17,349 |
General Education | 14,076 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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