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History teacher education


What is a history teacher education major?

History teacher education students learn to teach history programs at various educational levels.

How much do history teacher education majors make?

median average salary

$59,500/yr

The national average salary for history teacher education graduates in the United States is $59,500 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $120,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $22,400 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, history teacher education graduates typically make between $40,000 and $84,000 per year.

How popular is history teacher education as a major?

Each year, around 560 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 20 students obtain an associate degree in history teacher education. In 2021, 600 students received a bachelor's degree and 7 students received an associate degree. This is 3% more history teacher education majors than there were in 2020. History teacher education is a relatively popular major compared to other education majors.

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