by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 355 U.S. colleges awarded 2,933 degrees and certificates in English & Language Arts Education. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 60% of graduates. College Factual ranks 77 schools in its 2027 Best English & Language Arts 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.
Studying English & Language Arts Education involves the study of English/language Arts Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach English Grammar, Composition And Literature 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, english & language arts education is a widely-pursued major, with 2,933 degrees awarded annually. 355 colleges award english & language arts education degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 282.
By level, the 2,933 awards include 10 certificates, 28 associate degrees, 1,746 bachelor’s degrees, 1,135 master’s degrees and 14 doctorates.
Women earned 78% of english & language arts education degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,274 of 2,933). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,101) and Hispanic or Latino (357), and international students earned 43.
College Factual ranks 77 schools in its 2027 Best English & Language Arts Education Schools ranking, including 59 for bachelor’s degrees and 44 for master’s degrees. It also ranks english & language arts education schools within 30 states. In all, 355 colleges offer english & language arts education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value English & Language Arts Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common english & language arts education credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,746 of the 2,933 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to english & language arts education call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Speaking, and for knowledge of Education and Training, English Language and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an english & language arts education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,746 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,135 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 14 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to english & language arts education, at 50.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 50.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.1% |
| Master’s degree | 13.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 4.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to English & Language Arts Education, with an average median salary of $86,950; the strongest outlook belongs to English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Educator, Professor, Faculty Member and Instructor.
The occupation related to english & language arts 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% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,273,615 | 14.3% |
| 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% |
English & Language Arts 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 english & language arts education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
English & Language Arts Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 37,462 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 |
| 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 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1,048 |
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