Master’s Degrees in Social Studies Education
Education Levels of Social Studies Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 445 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 | 445 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
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 63.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 284 |
| Women | 161 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social studies teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 318 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Social Studies Teacher Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social studies teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 33% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 53% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 38% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 31% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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. About 46% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
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 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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. About 71% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 44% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 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. Of these students, 43% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 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. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 22% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $21,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 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. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 11 people received their master's degree in social studies teacher education from Boston U. Of these students, 36% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social studies teacher education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Reading Education | 4,837 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,666 |
| Physical Education & Coaching | 1,554 |
| Other Teacher Education | 1,261 |
| Music Education | 1,142 |
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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