by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 68 U.S. colleges awarded 1,054 degrees and certificates in Agricultural Teacher Education. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 63% of graduates. College Factual ranks 35 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Teacher Education Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $50,000 one year after completing, rising to $58,727 after four years.
A degree in Agricultural Teacher Education involves the study of Agricultural Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Vocational Agricultural Programs At Various Educational Levels.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, agricultural teacher education draws strong interest, with 1,054 degrees awarded annually. 68 colleges award agricultural teacher education degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 82.
By level, the 1,054 awards include 30 associate degrees, 668 bachelor’s degrees, 321 master’s degrees and 35 doctorates.
Women earned 76% of agricultural teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (803 of 1,054). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (816) and Hispanic or Latino (125), and international students earned 19.
College Factual ranks 35 schools in its 2027 Best Agricultural Teacher Education Schools ranking, including 26 for bachelor’s degrees and 11 for master’s degrees. It also ranks agricultural teacher education schools within 26 states. In all, 68 colleges offer agricultural teacher education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Agricultural Teacher Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common agricultural teacher education credential is the bachelor’s degree: 668 of the 1,054 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to agricultural teacher education call most for Speaking, Instructing and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an agricultural teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 30 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 668 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 321 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 35 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to agricultural teacher education, at 39.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 39.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 23.8% |
| Master’s degree | 15.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.2% |
| Some college courses | 1.8% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Agricultural Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $69,287; the strongest outlook belongs to Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instructor, Educator, Teacher and Business Education Teacher.
The occupation related to agricultural teacher education with the most projected jobs is Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,441,246.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 1,384,848 | 9.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 474,592 | 2.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 202,912 | 0.6% |
Agricultural Teacher Education graduates earn a median $50,000 one year after completing their program, $58,727 after four years and $56,439 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,000 |
| 4 years | $58,727 |
| 5 years | $56,439 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to agricultural teacher education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $48,506 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $46,297 |
Agricultural Teacher Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 39,341 degrees a year; the largest are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (7,130), Reading Teacher Education (6,129) and Music Teacher Education (4,149). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7,130 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 6,129 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,149 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3,405 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2,933 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,470 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2,020 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1,898 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1,560 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1,048 |
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