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Computer Education

Types of Degrees Computer Education Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Computer Education have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Bachelor’s Degree	100
Master’s Degree	206

What Computer Education Majors Need to Know

Studies in Computer Education develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Computer Education graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Computer Education emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Education and Training — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 6.0 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 5.4 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills emphasized by a Computer Education program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Instructing — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Learning Strategies — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Computer Education careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Computer Education graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Training and Teaching Others	4.7 / 7
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.2 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.2 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.2 / 7
Coaching and Developing Others	4.1 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Computer Education professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
Blackboard software	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Google Docs	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	—
iParadigms Turnitin	Information retrieval or search software	—
Course management system software	Computer based training software	—
Sakai CLE	Computer based training software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Computer Education graduates include:

• College Professor
• Associate Professor
• Faculty Member
• Instructor
• Assistant Professor
• Adjunct Instructor
• Professor
• Lecturer
• Educator
• Education Faculty Member
• Science Education Professor
• Tenure-Track Professor
• Adjunct Lecturer
• Secondary Education Professor
• Educational Instructor

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Computer Education graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	45.4%
Bachelor’s degree	26.2%
Master’s degree	20.3%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	4.8%
Less than a high school diploma	1.7%
Post-master’s certificate	1.1%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	0.6%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Computer Education?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 71.9% of Computer Education degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	220	71.9%
Men	86	28.1%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Education graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	254	83.0%
Asian	6	2.0%
Hispanic or Latino	17	5.6%
Black or African American	9	2.9%
Two or More Races	8	2.6%
Race Unknown	10	3.3%
International Students	2	0.7%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Computer Education Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Computer Education graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,919
4 years	$50,204
5 years	$56,331

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $56,331 — roughly 13% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Computer Education Programs

Fully online options are documented by IPEDS for Computer Education. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Master’s	3	5

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Computer Education Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Computer Education graduates earn a median of $50,204 four years after completion — roughly 32% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	13.13
Agricultural Teacher Education	13.1301
Art Teacher Education	13.1302
Biology Teacher Education	13.1322
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education	13.1303
Chemistry Teacher Education	13.1323
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education	13.1339
Drama and Dance Teacher Education	13.1324
Driver and Safety Teacher Education	13.1304
Earth Science Teacher Education	13.1337
English/Language Arts Teacher Education	13.1305
Environmental Education	13.1338

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.