by our College Data Analytics TeamWaldorf/Steiner Teacher Education (CIP 13.1208) is part of the Education field of study, alongside 13 related programs, but no U.S. college reported waldorf/steiner teacher education graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $44,824 one year after completing, rising to $51,285 after four years.
A degree in Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education covers Waldorf/steiner Teacher Education. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Teach Students At Various Grade Levels According To The Pedagogical Principles And Methods Developed By Rudolf Steiner And His Followers.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to waldorf/steiner teacher education, at 4.2 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 Oral Comprehension.
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Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to waldorf/steiner teacher education, at 43.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.4% |
| Master’s degree | 9.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 8.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| Some college courses | 2.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education, with an average median salary of $83,077; the strongest outlook belongs to Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, at 6.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Teacher, Educator, Montessori Teacher and Instructor.
The occupation related to waldorf/steiner teacher education 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% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 1,154,676 | 1.9% |
| 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% |
Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education 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 waldorf/steiner teacher education, with a median salary of $99,352.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
| 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 |
Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education has 13 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 108,824 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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