by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 34 degrees and certificates in International Teaching and Learning. Graduates earn a median $44,824 one year after completing, rising to $51,285 after four years.
A major in International Teaching and Learning covers A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach In Schools That Are Implementing Or Proposing To Implement The International Baccalaureate Curriculum. Includes Instruction In Culturally-Responsive Classrooms, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Foundations Of International Education, Human Learning, Human Development, International Teaching And Learning, And Pedagogy.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, international teaching and learning is a widely-pursued major, with 34 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award international teaching and learning degrees, an average of 34 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 34.
All 34 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 85% of international teaching and learning degrees and certificates in the latest year (29 of 34). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (12) and Asian (12).
O*NET rates Instructing the most important skill for jobs related to international teaching and learning, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Education and Training, English Language and Psychology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long an international teaching and learning degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 34 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to international teaching and learning, at 58.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 58.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 11.2% |
| Master’s degree | 9.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.7% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to International Teaching and Learning, with an average median salary of $79,905; the strongest outlook belongs to Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, at 6.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Teacher, Montessori Teacher, Art Teacher and Classroom Teacher.
The occupation related to international teaching and learning with the most projected jobs is Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education, at 1,457,958.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,457,958 | 2.6% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,058,186 | 6.4% |
| 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% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 84,106 | 4.9% |
International Teaching and Learning graduates earn a median $44,824 one year after completing their program, $51,285 after four years and $48,771 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,824 |
| 4 years | $51,285 |
| 5 years | $48,771 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to international teaching and learning, with a median salary of $99,352.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
International Teaching and Learning has 12 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 108,790 degrees a year; the largest are Elementary Education and Teaching (42,620), Early Childhood Education and Teaching (33,737) and Secondary Education and Teaching (10,793). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
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