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Teacher Education Schools in Georgia

309 students earned Teacher Education degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Teacher Education is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 66 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors in Georgia

Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 288
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teacher education majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 27.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 81,560 people employed in jobs related to a teacher education degree, compared to 2,462,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Teacher Education Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a teacher education grad in the state is $56,360, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. 95% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,536 a year. This public school has an average net price of $10,354. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#5

LaGrange College

Lagrange
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
854 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,681 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063.

#6

Spelman College

Atlanta
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,833. Graduates earn an average $41,313 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Teacher Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Elementary Education 1,890
Early Childhood Education 1,171
Middle School Education & Teaching 528
Secondary Education 394
Teacher Development & Methodology 356
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 162
Adult & Continuing Education 33
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