Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Major: Graduates, International Students, Colleges and Careers

Overview

The field of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other, focuses on preparing educators to teach various subjects effectively while also emphasizing continuous professional growth. This program is tailored for individuals who aspire to become teachers or enhance their teaching skills in specific subject areas that may not be covered in traditional teacher education programs.

Students in this program typically engage in a combination of theoretical coursework and practical experiences. They learn about pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, assessment techniques, and instructional technology, all while concentrating on their chosen subject areas, which can range from the arts and humanities to sciences and mathematics. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability, equipping future educators with the tools needed to meet the diverse needs of their students.

In addition to classroom instruction, the program often includes opportunities for internships or student teaching experiences, allowing candidates to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Professional development is a key component, encouraging educators to pursue lifelong learning through workshops, conferences, and further study.

Graduates of this program are well-prepared to enter the teaching profession and become effective educators who can inspire and engage students. They may find employment in various educational settings, including public and private schools, adult education programs, and educational organizations. Overall, this field plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality education and fostering a commitment to continuous improvement among teachers.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

2,005 02

2,250 03

2,290 04

2,050 05

2,119 06

2,164 07

2,411 08

2,453 09

2,647 10

2,788 11

3,038 12

2,789 13

2,652 14

2,309 15

2,024 16

2,026 17

2,099 18

2,145 19

2,029 20

1,957 21

2,217 22

2,082 23

1,873 24

2,046 25

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 2% and the international share went from 2.2% to 1.5%.

International share (%)

2 02

2 03

1 04

1 05

2 06

2 07

1 08

2 09

1 10

1 11

1 12

1 13

1 14

1 15

1 16

1 17

2 18

1 19

2 20

2 21

2 22

1 23

2 24

1 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

74.9%

Asian

3.5%

Hispanic

9.2%

Black

5.9%

Other

5.0%

Intl.

1.5%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 87 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.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#27	University of Southern California	California	174	1
#55	The Pennsylvania State University	Pennsylvania	6	1
#59	Tulane University of Louisiana	Louisiana	5	0
#73	North Carolina State University at Raleigh	North Carolina	15	1
#80	Drexel University	Pennsylvania	37	0
#95	Rutgers University--Camden	New Jersey	31	1
#109	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Tennessee	221	0
#116	Brigham Young University-Provo	Utah	4	0
#121	Arizona State University-Tempe	Arizona	1	0
#121	University of Central Florida	Florida	15	0
#148	University of Kentucky	Kentucky	10	0
#156	University of St Thomas (MN)	Minnesota	1	0
#156	Montclair State University	New Jersey	2	0
#156	CUNY--City College	New York	16	0
#191	Florida Atlantic University	Florida	3	1
#191	Georgia State University	Georgia	11	0
#191	Drake University	Iowa	1	0
#191	Rowan University	New Jersey	30	0
#191	Hofstra University	New York	11	0
#208	Mississippi State University	Mississippi	10	0
#236	University of Colorado Denver	Colorado	10	0
#236	Florida Institute of Technology	Florida	6	2
#236	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	12	0
#250	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Massachusetts	4	3
#262	University of Maine	Maine	1	0
#276	Northern Arizona University	Arizona	8	0
#276	Western Michigan University	Michigan	13	0
#276	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Ohio	13	0
#288	Utah State University	Utah	10	0
#308	Wilkes University	Pennsylvania	65	0
#328	Old Dominion University	Virginia	50	0
#342	Campbell University	North Carolina	5	0
#365	The University of Montana	Montana	7	0
#376	Concordia University-Saint Paul	Minnesota	45	0
#382	Columbus State University	Georgia	2	0
#382	Southern University and A&M College	Louisiana	5	0
#382	Dallas Baptist University	Texas	5	0
#382	Regent University	Virginia	5	0
LAC #85	Knox College	Illinois	2	0
LAC #178	Tougaloo College	Mississippi	3	0
—	Ozarks Technical Community College	Missouri	95	0
—	Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	New York	87	8
—	Ohel Margulia Seminary	New York	75	0
—	Three Rivers College	Missouri	72	0
—	Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City	Missouri	62	0
—	Mineral Area College	Missouri	61	0
—	New York Seminary	New York	60	0
—	Eastern University	Pennsylvania	58	0
—	Crowder College	Missouri	55	0
—	St Charles Community College	Missouri	47	1
—	Moberly Area Community College	Missouri	44	0
—	Northwest University	Washington	35	0
—	State Fair Community College	Missouri	33	0
—	University of Central Missouri	Missouri	30	0
—	Bnos Zion Of Bobov Seminary	New York	30	0
—	American College of Education	Indiana	29	2
—	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Nebraska	28	0
—	East Central College	Missouri	25	0
—	Cumberland University	Tennessee	24	0
—	Seminar L'moros Bais Yaakov	New York	24	0
—	Alverno College	Wisconsin	22	8
—	Missouri State University-West Plains	Missouri	21	0
—	Milwaukee Area Technical College	Wisconsin	15	0
—	Concordia College at Moorhead	Minnesota	14	0
—	The College of New Jersey	New Jersey	14	0
—	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus	Puerto Rico	14	0
—	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Ohio	13	0
—	Gwynedd Mercy University	Pennsylvania	13	0
—	Lesley University	Massachusetts	10	0
—	Montana State University-Northern	Montana	9	0