Teacher Education Associate Degrees
There are 273 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Teacher Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Teacher Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 8,732 degrees were awarded toTeacher Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Teacher Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 151 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,215 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Teacher Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Teacher Education. About 84.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 188 |
| Women | 1,027 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Teacher Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 495 | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 19 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 347 colleges that offer a associate degree in Teacher Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Teacher Education students seeking a associate degree is Relay Graduate School of Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 824 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 260 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 251 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 229 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 215 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 153 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Martin is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saginaw Valley State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Teacher Education. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Teacher Education that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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