by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 14 degrees and certificates in Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 50% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $50,000 one year after completing, rising to $58,727 after four years.
Studying Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education covers A Program Of Study That Prepares Individuals To Teach Oral Expression, Literature, And Writing To Students At Various Education Levels. Includes Instruction In Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Language Learning, Listening Instructional Techniques, Public Speaking, Reading Instructional Techniques, Writing Instructional Techniques, And Practical Teaching Experience.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, communication arts and literature teacher education is a popular field of study, with 14 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award communication arts and literature teacher education degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 4.
By level, the 14 awards include 7 bachelor’s degrees and 7 master’s degrees.
Women earned 57% of communication arts and literature teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (8 of 14). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (12) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
The most common communication arts and literature teacher education credential is the bachelor’s degree: 7 of the 14 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to communication arts and literature teacher 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 Oral Comprehension.
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How long a communication arts and literature teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 7 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to communication arts and literature teacher education, at 45.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 45.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.0% |
| Master’s degree | 6.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $83,682; the strongest outlook belongs to Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, at 4.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Educator, Tenure-Track Professor, Adjunct Education Professor and Educational Leadership Professor.
The occupation related to communication arts and literature 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% |
| 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% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 84,106 | 4.9% |
Communication Arts and Literature 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 communication arts and literature teacher 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 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 40,381 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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