undergraduate
Social studies teacher education
Best schools with social studies teacher education
What is a social studies teacher education major?
This program prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.
How much do social studies teacher education majors make?
median average salary
$59,500/yr
The national average salary for social studies 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, social studies teacher education graduates typically make between $40,000 and $84,000 per year.
How popular is social studies teacher education as a major?
Each year, around 1,650 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 15 students obtain an associate degree in social studies teacher education. In 2021, 1,711 students received a bachelor's degree and 14 students received an associate degree. This is 2% fewer social studies teacher education majors than there were in 2020. Social studies teacher education is a relatively popular major compared to other education majors.
