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Bachelor's Degree in Teacher Education

Bachelor’s Degrees in Teacher Education

2,289 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 108 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in teacher education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of teacher education graduates were international students.

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 makes it the 9th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

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

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for teacher education students who are bachelor's degree holders.

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
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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
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There are 108 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
317 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
267 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
183 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. 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. Of these students, 96% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
74 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Tennessee State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

70 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. 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. Of these students, 58% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Martin. 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. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

57 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. 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. Of these students, 96% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

54 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. 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. Of these students, 89% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
53 Yearly Graduations
89% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Of these students, 89% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
49 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Austin Peay State University. 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. Of these students, 91% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
48 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tennessee State University. 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. About 51% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
41 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Anderson University South Carolina. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
33 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Alabama comes in at #13 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 $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. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
31 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stockton University. 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. Of these students, 84% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois
28 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Elmhurst University is the 15th 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 $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. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
27 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Troy University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Of these students, 59% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hofstra University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teacher education. 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
24 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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