by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 2 degrees and certificates in Geography Teacher Education. Graduates earn a median $50,000 one year after completing, rising to $58,727 after four years.
A degree in Geography Teacher Education explores Geography Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Geography At Various Grade Levels.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, geography teacher education is a widely-pursued major, with 2 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award geography teacher education degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 2 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of geography teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 2). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to geography teacher 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 Written Expression.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a geography teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to geography teacher education, at 51.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 51.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 29.3% |
| Master’s degree | 6.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Geography Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $76,599; the strongest outlook belongs to Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 2.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Educator, Associate Professor, Professor and Lecturer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to geography teacher education, 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% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 420,756 | -3.5% |
Geography 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 geography 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 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,034 |
Geography Teacher Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 40,393 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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