by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 64 U.S. colleges awarded 214 degrees and certificates in Chemistry Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Chemistry 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 Chemistry Education covers Chemistry Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Chemistry 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, chemistry education draws strong interest, with 214 degrees awarded annually. 64 colleges award chemistry education degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 46.
By level, the 214 awards include 60 bachelor’s degrees, 153 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 59% of chemistry education degrees and certificates in the latest year (127 of 214). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (162) and Hispanic or Latino (17), and international students earned 4.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Chemistry Education Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks chemistry education schools within 2 states. In all, 64 colleges offer chemistry education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Chemistry Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common chemistry education credential is the master’s degree: 153 of the 214 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to chemistry education call most for Speaking, Instructing and Learning Strategies, 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 Written Expression.
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How long a chemistry education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 60 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 153 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to chemistry education, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 30.2% |
| Master’s degree | 9.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Chemistry Education, with an average median salary of $82,218; the strongest outlook belongs to Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, at 7.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Educator, Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer.
The occupation related to chemistry 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% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 692,039 | -1.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 398,348 | 7.1% |
Chemistry 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 chemistry education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
Chemistry Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 40,181 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 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 1,054 |
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