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Master’s Degrees in Social Studies Education

509 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in social studies teacher education is offered at 84 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.8% of social studies teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 509 people earned their master's degree in social studies teacher education. This earns it the #233 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 social studies teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 509
Graduate Certificate 45
Doctor’s Degree 4

Earnings of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for social studies 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 men than women pursue master's degrees in social studies teacher education. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 283
Women 226
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The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 15
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 81
White 341
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social studies teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
37 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for social studies teacher education students seekinga master's degree is Lehman College. Roughly 15,000 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Lehman. About 39% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
32 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UGA. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

30 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Teachers College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#4

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Georgia State. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
25 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#6

Queens College

Queens, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 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, 22 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from QC. About 14% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Hunter College

New York, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Hunter. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UW Seattle. Of these students, 40% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 26,700 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, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#9

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Old Westbury comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Old Westbury. Of these students, 43% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for social studies teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from UPenn. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hofstra University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,215 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Hofstra. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Binghamton University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Fordham University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Fordham U.

#14

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mercy College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Mercy. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#16

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Boston U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#16

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
11 Yearly Graduations

University of the Cumberlands comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Cumberlands.

#16

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College at Brockport comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social studies teacher education. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY Brockport. About 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 32,300 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, 10 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from University at Buffalo. About 46% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY New Paltz is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social studies teacher education. Each year, around 7,400 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, 10 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from SUNY New Paltz. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
5,099
1,635
1,587
1,466
1,210

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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