by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 29 U.S. colleges awarded 148 degrees and certificates in Earth Science Teacher Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Earth Science 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 Earth Science Teacher Education covers Earth Science Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Earth Science Programs At Various Educational Levels. Examples: [Geosciences Education].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., earth science teacher education is a widely-pursued major, with 148 degrees awarded annually. 29 colleges award earth science teacher education degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 60.
By level, the 148 awards include 56 bachelor’s degrees and 92 master’s degrees.
Women earned 58% of earth science teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (86 of 148). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (118) and Hispanic or Latino (12), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Earth Science Teacher Education Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks earth science teacher education schools within 1 state. In all, 29 colleges offer earth science teacher education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Earth Science Teacher Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common earth science teacher education credential is the master’s degree: 92 of the 148 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to earth science 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 Written Comprehension.
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How long an earth science teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 92 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to earth science teacher education, at 44.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 28.2% |
| Master’s degree | 13.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Earth Science Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $83,040; the strongest outlook belongs to Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Educator, Adjunct Instructor, Professor and Associate Professor.
The occupation related to earth science 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% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 615,002 | 10.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
Earth Science 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 earth science 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 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
Earth Science Teacher Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 40,247 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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