Teacher Education (by level)
Education · federal classification: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,034 | $29,708 to $38,506 | 44 | 32% |
| Associate's Degree | $37,524 | $32,924 to $40,782 | 172 | 60% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,447 | $43,922 to $51,544 | 748 | 98% |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $54,610 | $47,498 to $60,124 | 7 | 100% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $54,842 | $47,990 to $63,258 | 14 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $58,658 | $53,615 to $64,376 | 412 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $87,754 | $67,876 to $98,046 | 9 | 100% |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $54,617 | $51,497 to $70,925 | 9 | 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 -0% (2024 to 2034), about 412,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | -2% | 91,000 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | -1.6% | 66,200 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $37,120 | +4.1% | 65,500 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $45,590 | +3.7% | 51,400 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,850 | +10.8% | 43,900 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | -2% | 40,500 |
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.