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343 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
130 Master's Degrees Annually
#28 in Popularity
$87,950 Median Salary

Types of Degrees Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many social science teacher education graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 436
Master’s Degree 141
Graduate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 1

What Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to social science teacher education and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Social Science Teacher Education Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in social science teacher education should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

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  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills for Social Science Teacher Education Majors

social science teacher education majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

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  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
  • Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Social Science Teacher Education Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a social science teacher education student include the following:

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  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with social science teacher education:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 9.9% $83,940
Economics Professors 10.9% $101,480
Education Professors 10.3% $64,780
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 7.5% $58,600
Political Science Professors 10.4% $83,370
Psychology Professors 15.1% $76,710
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 7.5% $60,320
Social Sciences Professors 9.8% $71,600
Sociology Professors 9.5% $74,140

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in ?

436 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
48% Percent Women
15% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Roughly 48% of the graduates are women, and 52% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of social science teacher education majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 6
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 29
White 365
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 21

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Social Science Teacher Education, too. About 0.2% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Average salaries range from $73,680 to $94,080 (25th to 75th percentile) for careers related to social science teacher education. This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

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Some careers associated with social science teacher education require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to social science teacher education have obtained the following education levels.

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Education Level Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) 0.3%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) 0.9%
Bachelor’s Degree 17.8%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. 4.3%
Master’s Degree 13.2%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. 2.0%
Doctoral Degree 58.5%
Post-Doctoral Training 3.8%

Online Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 0 0
Certificate (2-4 Years) 0 0
Associate’s Degree 2 0
Bachelor’s Degree 5 2
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 21 7
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in Worth It?

The median salary for a social science teacher education grad is $87,950 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 120% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $961,000 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to social science teacher education.

Major Number of Grads
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching 7,516
Reading Teacher Education 6,010
Music Education 4,909
Mathematics Education 3,269
English & Language Arts Education 3,161
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 2,558
Social Studies Education 1,995
Art Education 1,859
Health Education 1,721
Science Education 1,307
Agricultural Teacher Education 1,153
History Education 850
Biology Education 797
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education 757
Technology Education 545
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 408
Spanish Education 406
Technical Teacher Education 353
Modern Language Education 347
Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 268
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 252
Computer Teacher Education 248
Chemistry Education 245
Drama & Dance Education 242
Earth Science Teacher Education 133
Physics Education 105
Environmental Education 91
Health Occupations Teacher Education 89
Speech Teacher Education 52
French Language Teacher Education 39
Driver & Safety Teacher Education 38
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education 11
Distributive Education 8
German Language Teacher Education 8
Latin Teacher Education 5
Psychology Teacher Education 4
Geography Teacher Education 0

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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