by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 217 U.S. colleges awarded 4,291 degrees and certificates in Other Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 94 schools in its 2027 Best Other Education Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $55,195 one year after completing, rising to $63,643 after four years.
Education is a great major for those passionate about teaching. There are many different roles you can take in the educational field, including administrator, principal, school counselor, curriculum developer, tutor or reading specialist. There are a variety of educational majors that can prepare you for these diverse fields.
Depending on what you decide to specialize in and what college you choose, courses will vary. Some general educational courses may include teaching methods, philosophy of education, educational psychology, student teaching, multicultural society, and issues in education.
Studying Other Education explores Education, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other education draws strong interest, with 4,291 degrees awarded annually. 217 colleges award other education degrees, an average of 20 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 247.
By level, the 4,291 awards include 1 certificates, 5 associate degrees, 1,631 bachelor’s degrees, 1,838 master’s degrees and 628 doctorates.
Women earned 78% of other education degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,363 of 4,291). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,395) and Hispanic or Latino (683), and international students earned 142.
College Factual ranks 94 schools in its 2027 Best Other Education Schools ranking, including 33 for bachelor’s degrees, 27 for master’s degrees and 20 for doctorates. It also ranks other education schools within 26 states. In all, 217 colleges offer other education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other education credential is the master’s degree: 1,838 of the 4,291 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other 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 Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
Students who desire to work in the field of education should be passionate about empowering the future generation and have an interest in their subject matter. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be helpful as you will have to present material in front of classrooms as well as meet with teachers and administrators. Between paper-work, grading papers, and lesson planning, creativity and communication will come into play every single work day. You will need to come up with ways to implement technology into learning and get students interested in the subject. Teachers need to be organized and efficient in coming up with lesson plans, while at the same time flexible enough to adapt to changes in the classroom.
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How long an other education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,631 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,838 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 628 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other 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 Other 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, Educational Leadership Professor, Physical Education Instructor and Educational Teaching Instructor.
There are many careers that you can pursue when you have your degree in education. If you do not plan on taking the traditional route of a classroom teacher or administrator, you can always work developing curriculum and assessments. You can also choose to become a tutor or even a reading specialist. Or you may form a career developing educational policy, standards and tests. You have the power to choose what career path you take.
Depending on what state you teach in, you will need to become certified and complete a Master's Degree. Form an idea of what you would like as a career during your undergrad so you can take classes accordingly. Education is a very competitive field, but if you work hard you will be prepared for your dream job.
The salaries of different educational careers range depending on your specific field and your location.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other 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% |
Other Education graduates earn a median $55,195 one year after completing their program, $63,643 after four years and $61,997 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,195 |
| 4 years | $63,643 |
| 5 years | $61,997 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
Other Education includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Education, Other (4,291). It has 14 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 321,543 degrees a year; the largest are Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (108,824), Educational Administration and Supervision (44,746) and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (40,395). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, Other | 4,291 |
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