by our College Data Analytics TeamOnline Educator/Online Teaching was the 1,252 most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 79 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 21.5% increase in online educator/online teaching degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 62.
Our 2023 Best Online Educator/Online Teaching Schools ranking analyzes 1 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for online educator/online teaching students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of online educator/online teaching programs later in this article.
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MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Online Teaching
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A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most online educator/online teaching degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. In addition to these basic online educator/online teaching program qualifications, to serve in some online educator/online teaching careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
There are various different levels of online educator/online teaching degrees. Online Educator/Online Teaching programs offered by schools range from a to a , which is the highest online educator/online teaching degree you can get. The time it takes to complete a online educator/online teaching degree varies depending on the program.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for online educator/online teaching graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
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One of 12 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Online Educator/Online Teaching has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 43,003 |
| Early Childhood Education | 32,920 |
| Secondary Education | 10,547 |
| Teacher Education | 9,949 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 6,165 |
