Education
Education · federal classification: Education, General
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $42,127 | $39,772 to $45,440 | 31 | 90% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,164 | $44,853 to $55,132 | 80 | 95% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $69,055 | $61,131 to $74,809 | 9 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $63,028 | $56,822 to $70,856 | 228 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $93,908 | $82,490 to $104,208 | 43 | 100% |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $62,656 | $55,128 to $68,268 | 12 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2024 to 2034), about 5,600 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | +2.1% | 5,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.