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CIP 13.1206 Education

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

7,880

2025 · 252 schools

International share

0.9%

70 international students

Bachelor's degrees

2,614

0.3% international

Master's degrees

3,977

0.9% international

Overview

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels is a specialized program designed to prepare educators who can teach students across various age groups and educational stages, typically ranging from early childhood through secondary education. This program emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of pedagogical theories, instructional strategies, and curriculum design, catering to diverse learning needs.

Students enrolled in this program often engage in a rigorous blend of coursework and practical experience. Core subjects may include child development, educational psychology, assessment and evaluation, and inclusive education practices. These courses aim to equip future teachers with the essential skills to facilitate learning in a dynamic classroom environment.

A significant component of the Teacher Education program is student teaching or field experience. This allows candidates to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, working alongside experienced educators in various school environments. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing effective classroom management techniques and understanding the intricacies of student-teacher interactions.

Moreover, this program often stresses the importance of cultural competence and responsiveness, preparing educators to work in increasingly diverse classrooms. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to address the varied needs of learners and contribute positively to their educational communities.

Ultimately, a degree in Teacher Education, Multiple Levels opens doors to various career paths within the education sector, including roles as classroom teachers, educational consultants, and curriculum developers, all aimed at fostering a rich learning environment for students of all ages.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 170% and the international share went from 1.8% to 0.9%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
56.0%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
12.7%
Other
8.2%
Intl.
0.9%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 252 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#8 Duke University North Carolina 9 1
#16 Vanderbilt University Tennessee 14 0
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 40 1
#20 University of Notre Dame Indiana 92 2
#34 University of California-Davis California 3 0
#34 University of California-Irvine California 124 0
#55 Santa Clara University California 90 7
#55 University of Miami Florida 6 1
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 217 3
#59 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pennsylvania 25 0
#90 Baylor University Texas 1 0
#90 Marquette University Wisconsin 3 0
#100 Auburn University Alabama 28 3
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 29 0
#100 University of Iowa Iowa 2 0
#116 University of Oregon Oregon 92 1
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 7 2
#121 University of Central Florida Florida 22 1
#148 Mercer University Georgia 36 0
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 8 0
#179 University of Louisville Kentucky 41 0
#179 Seattle University Washington 21 0
#191 Samford University Alabama 16 0
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 8 0
#191 Hofstra University New York 43 0
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 2 0
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 2 1
#236 University of Nevada--Las Vegas Nevada 3 0
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 6 0
#236 Pacific University Oregon 20 0
#250 University of Missouri--Kansas City Missouri 18 0
#262 University of Alabama--Huntsville Alabama 36 0
#262 University of New England Maine 14 0
#262 George Fox University Oregon 140 0
#262 DeSales University Pennsylvania 12 0
#276 Harding University Arkansas 24 1
#276 Marian University (IN) Indiana 39 0
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 1 0
#276 University of Missouri--St. Louis Missouri 147 0
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 91 0
#288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Illinois 2 0
#288 Arcadia University Pennsylvania 28 0
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 23 0
#288 Texas State University Texas 316 0
#288 Shenandoah University Virginia 44 0
#299 Utica University New York 12 0
#299 University of Toledo Ohio 11 0
#317 Prairie View A&M University Texas 19 0
#328 Georgia Southern University Georgia 214 3
#328 East Tennessee State University Tennessee 88 1
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 40 1
#342 University of Texas--Tyler Texas 81 0
#342 Kennesaw State University Georgia 58 1
#353 University of West Georgia Georgia 196 0
#353 Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville Illinois 7 0
#353 University of Louisiana--Lafayette Louisiana 5 0
#353 Youngstown State University Ohio 30 0
#365 Troy University Alabama 48 0
#365 Jackson State University Mississippi 47 0
#376 University of Arkansas--Little Rock Arkansas 4 0
#376 Tennessee State University Tennessee 19 0
#382 St. Thomas University (FL) Florida 15 0
#382 Southeastern University Florida 1 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 35 0
#382 Dallas Baptist University Texas 1 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 22 0
LAC #34 Colorado College Colorado 20 0
LAC #34 Spelman College Georgia 6 0
LAC #38 Trinity University Texas 4 0
LAC #91 College of Wooster Ohio 2 0
LAC #91 Juniata College Pennsylvania 15 0
LAC #132 Saint Norbert College Wisconsin 24 0
LAC #140 Alcorn State University Mississippi 2 0
LAC #142 Eastern Connecticut State University Connecticut 4 0
LAC #142 The College of Idaho Idaho 6 0
LAC #170 The Evergreen State College Washington 34 0
LAC #180 Alabama State University Alabama 6 0
LAC #184 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texas 5 0
— Relay Graduate School of Education New York 372 4
— Sam Houston State University Texas 311 0
— University of the People California 181 0
— The University of Tennessee-Martin Tennessee 156 0
— El Paso Community College Texas 148 1
— Houston City College Texas 122 9
— Austin Peay State University Tennessee 95 0
— Saginaw Valley State University Michigan 94 0
— University of Tennessee--Chattanooga Tennessee 92 0
— Middle Georgia State University Georgia 89 0
— University of West Alabama Alabama 78 0
— San Antonio College Texas 78 1
— University of Redlands California 75 0
— Reach University California 74 0
— Pacific Oaks College California 73 0
— Central New Mexico Community College New Mexico 68 0
— Adams State University Colorado 67 0
— William Paterson University of New Jersey New Jersey 66 0
— American InterContinental University System Arizona 63 0
— Delta State University Mississippi 62 0
— Stockton University New Jersey 62 0
— College of St. Scholastica Minnesota 60 0
— Christian Brothers University Tennessee 59 0
— Sul Ross State University Texas 51 0
— Salt Lake Community College Utah 50 2
— Fresno Pacific University California 48 0
— Camden County College New Jersey 48 1
— Hamline University Minnesota 47 1
— Claremont Graduate University California 45 1
— Western Kentucky University Kentucky 45 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,388,390 — $72,650
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,065,210 — $76,320
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 620,090 — $72,030
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 478,780 $20.69 $43,030
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 108,870 — $69,370
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60,830 — $79,350

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.