by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 31 U.S. colleges awarded 705 degrees and certificates in Trade & Industrial Teacher Education. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Trade & Industrial 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 Trade & Industrial Teacher Education covers Trade And Industrial Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Specific Vocational Trades And Industries 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, trade & industrial teacher education is a widely-pursued major, with 705 degrees awarded annually. 31 colleges award trade & industrial teacher education degrees, an average of 23 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 372.
By level, the 705 awards include 5 associate degrees, 301 bachelor’s degrees, 397 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 58% of trade & industrial teacher education degrees and certificates in the latest year (412 of 705). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (444) and Black or African American (124), and international students earned 6.
College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Trade & Industrial Teacher Education Schools ranking, including 9 for bachelor’s degrees and 11 for master’s degrees. It also ranks trade & industrial teacher education schools within 10 states. In all, 31 colleges offer trade & industrial teacher education programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Trade & Industrial Teacher Education Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common trade & industrial teacher education credential is the master’s degree: 397 of the 705 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to trade & industrial teacher education call most for Speaking, Instructing and Reading Comprehension, 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 trade & industrial teacher education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 301 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 397 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to trade & industrial teacher education, at 38.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 38.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 25.7% |
| Master’s degree | 15.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.9% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Trade & Industrial Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $69,882; the strongest outlook belongs to Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School, at 9.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instructor, Educator, Vocational Trainer and Industrial Arts Teacher.
The occupation related to trade & industrial 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% |
| 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% |
Trade & Industrial 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 trade & industrial teacher education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $48,506 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $46,297 |
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education has 37 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 39,690 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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