by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 16 degrees and certificates in Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor. Graduates earn a median $19,820 one year after completing, rising to $32,105 after four years.
A degree in Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor involves the study of Adult Literacy Tutor/instructor. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Serve As Instructors And Mentors For Adults In Basic Or Functional Literacy Programs In School, Institutional, Community, And Private Settings.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, adult literacy tutor/instructor is a popular field of study, with 16 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award adult literacy tutor/instructor degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 6.
All 16 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of adult literacy tutor/instructor degrees and certificates in the latest year (16 of 16). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (9) and Black or African American (5).
O*NET rates Instructing the most important skill for jobs related to adult literacy tutor/instructor, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an adult literacy tutor/instructor degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 16 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to adult literacy tutor/instructor, at 40.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 40.8% |
| Master’s degree | 19.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 11.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 11.4% |
| Some college courses | 3.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor, with an average median salary of $50,124; the strongest outlook belongs to Teaching Assistants, All Other, at 11.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adult Literacy Teaching Aide (Adult Literacy TA), Tutor Assistant, Adult ESL TA (Adult English as a Second Language Teaching Aide) and Sunday School Teaching Aide (Sunday School TA).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to adult literacy tutor/instructor, at 257,714.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, All Other | 257,714 | 11.7% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 217,050 | 0.9% |
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor graduates earn a median $19,820 one year after completing their program, $32,105 after four years and $30,544 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,820 |
| 4 years | $32,105 |
| 5 years | $30,544 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to adult literacy tutor/instructor is Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, with a median salary of $62,634.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $62,634 |
| Teaching Assistants, All Other | $37,615 |
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor has 2 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 3,881 degrees a year; the largest are Teacher Assistant/Aide (3,293) and Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other (588). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 3,293 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other | 588 |
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