Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education
Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,289 people earned their bachelor's degree in teacher education. This earns it the #154 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teacher education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,326 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,289 |
| Associate Degree | 1,432 |
| Graduate Certificate | 974 |
| Basic Certificate | 240 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teacher education majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teacher education majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teacher education. About 88.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 266 |
| Women | 2,023 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 387 |
| White | 1,577 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 106 |
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teacher education students seekinga bachelor's degree is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from SHSU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 92% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Texas State. About 96% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Tennessee State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from ETSU. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from BGSU. About 58% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Martin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from UT Martin. Of these students, 92% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,876 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from UT Chattanooga. About 96% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from USF Tampa. About 89% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from UPR Bayamon. About 89% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Peay State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Austin Peay State University. About 91% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tennessee State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Tennessee State University. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Anderson University South Carolina is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Anderson University South Carolina. About 100% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of West Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from University of West Alabama. About 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stockton University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Stockton State. About 84% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Elmhurst University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,667 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Elmhurst. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hofstra University. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from Hofstra. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Troy University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from TROY. About 59% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teacher education. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from UCF. Of these students, 79% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in teacher education from WKU. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 29,837 |
| Early Childhood Education | 12,709 |
| Secondary Education | 3,706 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 2,063 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 767 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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