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Science teacher education


What is a science teacher education major?

This program prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

21%

of students said great professors were a highlight of this major.

50%

of students found this major to be difficult.

37%

of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.

88%

of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.

16%

of students said complex concepts were a challenging aspect of the major.

How much do science teacher education majors make?

median average salary

$60,000/yr

The national average salary for science teacher education graduates in the United States is $60,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $110,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $24,300 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, science teacher education graduates typically make between $41,600 and $80,000 per year.

How popular is science teacher education as a major?

Each year, around 970 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 10 students obtain an associate degree in science teacher education. In 2021, 998 students received a bachelor's degree and 5 students received an associate degree. This is 11% more science teacher education majors than there were in 2020. Science teacher education is a relatively popular major compared to other education majors.

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