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CIP 13.1302 Education

Art Teacher Education

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

1,817

2025 · 252 schools

International share

3.2%

58 international students

Bachelor's degrees

1,124

0.2% international

Master's degrees

651

6.3% international

Overview

Art Teacher Education is a specialized program designed to prepare individuals for a career in teaching art at various educational levels, from elementary to high school. This program typically combines theoretical knowledge of art education with practical teaching skills, ensuring that future educators are well-equipped to inspire and guide students in their artistic endeavors.

Students in Art Teacher Education programs study a variety of subjects, including art history, studio art, pedagogy, and curriculum development. They learn about different artistic techniques and mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and digital art, allowing them to provide diverse learning experiences for their students. Additionally, these programs emphasize the importance of creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, which are essential components of effective art education.

Field experiences, such as student teaching placements, are also a crucial aspect of the curriculum. These hands-on opportunities allow aspiring art teachers to practice their skills in real classroom settings, gaining valuable insights into classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are often required to obtain teaching certification, which may involve passing exams and completing additional state-specific requirements. With the growing recognition of the importance of arts education in fostering creativity and innovation, graduates of Art Teacher Education programs are in demand across various educational institutions. They play a vital role in shaping the next generation of artists and creative thinkers, making significant contributions to the cultural landscape of society.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates fell 25% and the international share went from 1.3% to 3.2%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
69.1%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
4.3%
Other
6.2%
Intl.
3.2%

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
#31 New York University New York 1 0
#34 University of Florida Florida 30 1
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 17 2
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 26 3
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 1 0
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 11 0
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 23 0
#49 University of Maryland-College Park Maryland 6 0
#52 University of Georgia Georgia 4 0
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 18 3
#55 Purdue University-Main Campus Indiana 9 0
#59 Florida State University Florida 21 6
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 4 0
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 4 0
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 9 0
#90 Texas Christian University Texas 3 0
#95 University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois 24 0
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 13 0
#100 Florida International University Florida 12 0
#100 University of Iowa Iowa 6 0
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 18 0
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 17 2
#121 University of Dayton Ohio 3 0
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 9 0
#121 George Mason University Virginia 6 0
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 14 0
#133 University of Vermont Vermont 8 0
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 5 0
#137 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Pennsylvania 2 0
#148 Catholic University of America D.C. 7 0
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 3 0
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 1 0
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 6 0
#156 CUNY--City College New York 14 0
#156 Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia 34 0
#169 Bradley University Illinois 2 0
#169 DePaul University Illinois 10 0
#179 CUNY Hunter College New York 14 0
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 7 3
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 4 0
#186 Texas Tech University Texas 5 0
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 13 0
#191 Georgia State University Georgia 31 2
#191 Adelphi University New York 47 0
#191 Hofstra University New York 7 0
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 14 0
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 6 0
#208 University of North Carolina at Greensboro North Carolina 12 0
#208 Ohio Northern University Ohio 1 0
#208 Belmont University Tennessee 3 0
#208 University of North Texas Texas 52 4
#219 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indiana 15 0
#219 University of Nevada-Reno Nevada 2 0
#227 Ball State University Indiana 4 0
#227 Russell Sage College New York 7 0
#236 University of New Mexico-Main Campus New Mexico 10 0
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 6 0
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 15 1
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 13 0
#250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Massachusetts 12 0
#250 Pace University-New York New York 2 0
#250 Lipscomb University Tennessee 1 0
#250 University of Wyoming Wyoming 8 0
#262 University of Maine Maine 6 0
#262 University of South Dakota South Dakota 4 0
#276 Northern Arizona University Arizona 11 0
#276 Harding University Arkansas 3 0
#276 California Baptist University California 1 0
#276 University of St. Francis Illinois 1 0
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 6 0
#288 Wichita State University Kansas 9 0
#288 Arcadia University Pennsylvania 1 0
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 12 0
#299 Azusa Pacific University California 7 0
#299 Southern Connecticut State University Connecticut 5 0
#299 Boise State University Idaho 2 0
#299 Concordia University Wisconsin Wisconsin 1 0
#308 Northern Illinois University Illinois 19 0
#317 Emory & Henry University Virginia 1 0
#328 Georgia Southern University Georgia 5 0
#342 Mississippi College Mississippi 6 0
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 7 0
#342 University of Akron Ohio 8 0
#353 University of Michigan--Flint Michigan 2 0
#353 Plymouth State University New Hampshire 5 0
#353 Youngstown State University Ohio 10 0
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 3 0
#365 Indiana State University Indiana 6 0
#365 William Carey University Mississippi 2 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 5 0
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 8 0
#376 Concordia University-Saint Paul Minnesota 1 0
#382 Palm Beach Atlantic University Florida 1 0
#382 Columbus State University Georgia 2 0
#382 Valdosta State University Georgia 7 0
#382 Concordia University-Chicago Illinois 2 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 4 0
#382 Northeastern State University Oklahoma 1 0
#382 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Oklahoma 1 0
#382 Houston Christian University Texas 1 0
#382 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Puerto Rico 1 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 7 0
LAC #91 Augustana College Illinois 3 0
LAC #91 Washington and Jefferson College Pennsylvania 1 0
LAC #97 Lewis & Clark College Oregon 1 0
LAC #97 Austin College Texas 2 0
LAC #111 Whitworth University Washington 1 0
LAC #116 Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio 1 0
LAC #116 Saint Michael's College Vermont 3 0
LAC #116 Roanoke College Virginia 1 0
LAC #119 Meredith College North Carolina 1 0
LAC #132 Saint Norbert College Wisconsin 5 0
LAC #146 Gordon College Massachusetts 2 0
LAC #160 Albright College Pennsylvania 3 0
LAC #172 Brigham Young University-Idaho Idaho 17 0
LAC #184 Indiana University-Southeast Indiana 2 0
— Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 66 0
— Teachers College at Columbia University New York 45 21
— University of Northern Iowa Iowa 33 0
— State University of New York at New Paltz New York 30 0
— CUNY Queens College New York 29 0
— Pratt Institute-Main New York 28 2
— Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts 27 0
— Appalachian State University North Carolina 26 0
— Piedmont University Georgia 22 0
— SUNY Buffalo State University New York 16 0
— Rhode Island School of Design Rhode Island 16 1
— School of the Art Institute of Chicago Illinois 15 4
— Maine College of Art & Design Maine 15 0
— Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland 15 0
— University of Wisconsin-Stout Wisconsin 14 0
— Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Colorado 13 0
— University of the Cumberlands Kentucky 13 0
— University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wisconsin 12 0
— Central Connecticut State University Connecticut 11 0
— Utah Valley University Utah 10 0
— The College of New Jersey New Jersey 9 0
— State University of New York at Oswego New York 9 0
— Carlow University Pennsylvania 9 0
— Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee 9 0
— Western Washington University Washington 9 1
— CUNY Brooklyn College New York 8 0
— Southern Utah University Utah 8 0
— Central Washington University Washington 8 0
— Metropolitan State University of Denver Colorado 7 0
— Towson University Maryland 7 0

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

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
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
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 93,560 — $94,700
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.