Teacher Education (by subject)
Education · federal classification: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,558 | $29,386 to $44,774 | 5 | 80% |
| Associate's Degree | $34,604 | $31,057 to $36,975 | 22 | 45% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,090 | $46,622 to $54,099 | 398 | 98% |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $58,570 | $54,098 to $63,676 | 8 | 100% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $72,100 | $60,173 to $80,196 | 12 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $62,112 | $56,355 to $68,343 | 310 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $90,518 | $77,865 to $102,300 | 10 | 100% |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $60,126 | $56,764 to $71,049 | 8 | 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 444,600 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 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,180 | +11.9% | 74,200 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | -1.6% | 66,200 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $45,920 | +6.4% | 41,800 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | -2% | 40,500 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
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.