How many colleges in Washington offer Social Studies Education programs?

CampusPin currently lists 58 U.S. colleges and universities in Washington that offer Social Studies Education programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Social Studies Education program in Washington?

Among the 50 Social Studies Education programs listed in Washington, published in-state tuition ranges from $4,058 to $59,900 (median around $6,354). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Social Studies Education degree lead to?

A Social Studies Education degree commonly leads to roles such as Middle School Social Studies Teacher, High School History or Government Teacher, Civics or Geography Teacher, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580)..

Can I apply to a Social Studies Education program in Washington with the Common App?

Many Social Studies Education programs in Washington accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Social Studies Education colleges in Washington

CampusPin lists 58 U.S. colleges in Washington that offer Social Studies Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Social Studies Education prepares future teachers to teach history, civics, geography, and economics in K-12 schools, pairing the social sciences with the pedagogy and licensure to teach them.

Schools in Washington that offer Social Studies Education

Social Studies Education programs in Washington: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 58 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

32 / 18

Universities / 2-year

44 / 6

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$4,058–$59,900

Median in-state tuition

$6,354

Lowest published in-state tuition

Spokane Falls Community College

$4,058

Most selective

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

43% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

67,801 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Social Studies Education program

United States and world history
Civics, government, and the foundations of democracy
Geography and human-environment systems
Economics and personal and public finance
Teaching with primary sources and evidence
Source and media literacy
Social studies methods and pedagogy
Assessment and classroom management
Supervised student-teaching practicum in schools

Where a Social Studies Education degree can lead

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
High School History or Government Teacher
Civics or Geography Teacher
Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Museum or Civic Educator
Tutoring Instructor

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580).

Social Studies Education, classified federally as Social Studies Teacher Education, prepares people to teach history, civics and government, geography, and economics in schools. Where a History or Political Science major centers on advanced study within one discipline, this field draws on several social sciences and aims them at the classroom: helping students understand how societies, governments, and economies work, weigh evidence and sources, and take part in civic life. It is also more subject-focused than a general Secondary Education major, pairing social-science content with methods courses on teaching social studies. Candidates build breadth across the social sciences, then learn to turn primary sources, maps, and current events into lessons that develop reasoning and citizenship.

Most social-studies-teaching positions are entered with a bachelor's degree that combines social-science coursework with an education sequence and a culminating student-teaching placement under a mentor teacher. Graduates teach social studies in middle and high schools, and some move into curriculum work, civic or museum education, or graduate study. Because public-school teaching is regulated, candidates should confirm the certification subjects, grade bands, and exams required where they intend to work before committing to a program.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of secondary school teachers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $64,580 and projects employment to decline about 1.6% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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