by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Distributive Education. Graduates earn a median $50,000 one year after completing, rising to $58,727 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, distributive education draws strong interest, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award distributive education degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
All 8 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of distributive education degrees and certificates in the latest year (4 of 8). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (7) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to distributive education, at 4.3 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Education and Training, English Language and Psychology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a distributive education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to distributive education, at 39.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 39.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.8% |
| Master’s degree | 15.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 1.9% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Distributive Education, with an average median salary of $72,021; the strongest outlook belongs to Business Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instructor, Educator, Teacher and Business Education Teacher.
The occupation related to distributive 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% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 202,912 | 0.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 181,317 | 10.6% |
Distributive 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 distributive education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $48,506 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $46,297 |
Distributive Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 40,387 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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