Teacher Education Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Teacher Education is offered at 273 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Teacher Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Teacher Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,732 students earned theirTeacher 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 | 1,215 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,996 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Teacher Education Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in Teacher Education. About 79.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 587 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Teacher Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 64.0% |
| Asian | 52 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 27 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 6 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Teacher Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 347 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Teacher Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Teacher Education students seeking a graduate certificate is Relay Graduate School of Education. This school awarded 824 graduate certificates 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.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 327 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 322 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Teacher Education. This school awarded 153 graduate certificates 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.
University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Teacher Education. This school awarded 131 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Fox University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 119 graduate certificates 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.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Teacher Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their graduate certificate in Teacher Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Teacher Education. This school awarded 108 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 99 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates 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.
Saginaw Valley State University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 89 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Teacher Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Teacher Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 87 graduate certificates in Teacher Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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.