by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 44 degrees and certificates in Indian/Native American Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Indian/Native American Education Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $61,964 one year after completing, rising to $70,226 after four years.
Studying Indian/Native American Education explores Indian/native American Education. A Program That Focuses On The Design And Implementation Of Instructional And Advising Services For American Indian, Alaska Native, And Hawaiian Native Students At Various Learning Levels And That Prepares Individuals To Perform Teaching And Administrative Functions In Tribal/first Nation Schools. Includes Instruction In The Cultural Traditions And Social Patterns, History And Politics, Learning Styles And Issues, Curriculum Design, Lep And Minority Education Strategies, Counseling Techniques And Social Issues, Rural Education Services, Distance Education, Adult Education Techniques, School Administration, Applicable Laws And Regulations, And Research Issues.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., indian/native american education is a widely-pursued major, with 44 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award indian/native american education degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 17.
By level, the 44 awards include 6 certificates, 1 associate degrees, 2 bachelor’s degrees, 33 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 91% of indian/native american education degrees and certificates in the latest year (40 of 44). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are American Indian or Alaska Native (30) and multiracial (7).
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Indian/Native American Education Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks indian/native american education schools within 1 state. In all, 7 colleges offer indian/native american education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Indian/Native American Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common indian/native american education credential is the master’s degree: 33 of the 44 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to indian/native american education call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Learning Strategies, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an indian/native american education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 33 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to indian/native american education, at 89.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 89.8% |
| Master’s degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 0.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Indian/Native American Education, with an average median salary of $91,006; the strongest outlook belongs to Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 2.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, Instructor, Adjunct Lecturer and Physical Education Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to indian/native american education, at 1,441,246.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 1,154,676 | 1.9% |
Indian/Native American Education graduates earn a median $61,964 one year after completing their program, $70,226 after four years and $70,273 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,964 |
| 4 years | $70,226 |
| 5 years | $70,273 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to indian/native american education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
Indian/Native American Education has 3 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 1,821 degrees a year; the largest are Bilingual and Multilingual Education (797), Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other (544) and Multicultural Education (480). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 797 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other | 544 |
| Multicultural Education | 480 |
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