### SUMMARY

 Studying Science Teacher Education is a valuable choice and ordinarily a necessary first step for pupils choosing to pursue a career as a science teacher trainer, a science tutor, or a scientist. Interestingly, science teacher education is a ​unique major being the 292nd most popular major. Last academic year, there were 435 science teacher education diplomas received. In-state tuition for science teacher education at private institutions is, on average, 2 times more pricey than their public rivals.

 There are 256 colleges that offer science teacher education. 256 institutions is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you're looking to surround yourself with other science teacher education students, look at universities in Michigan which have more students admitted to science teacher education than any other state. More generally, the best region to study science teacher education is in the Great Lakes region with [Central Michigan University](/colleges/central-michigan-university), [University of Michigan-Dearborn](/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn), and [Kent State University at Kent](/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to major in science teacher education is the Mid-American Conference with [Central Michigan University](/colleges/central-michigan-university), [University of Akron Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus), and [Kent State University at Kent](/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for science teacher education is [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia).

 The 'best' school does not have to be the best school for every student. There might be a bunch more perspectives to weigh when deciding on ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could refashion your decision on which university to attend. Here at Authority, we weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which science teacher education school is home to the top campus, the answer is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). If you are very interested in which college is home to the best campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice for the school with the best student life for science teacher education is [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia). Curious why? Continue reading to find out more about our top recommendations. Some of our decisions might shock you.

 If cost is a major influence in your decision on where to go to school, you might be cautious about [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university). [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university)&nbspis our most expensive college for science teacher education, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the cost of [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could care to know that science teacher education is the 334th most expensive major in the nation, with an average cost of $20,900. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for science teacher education in the nation is South Carolina demonstrated by a tuition of $37,110 at Clemson University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for science teacher education is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for science teacher education is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Montana State University](/colleges/montana-state-university) with a cost of $23,890 and [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university) with a cost of $6,380. More optimistically, the most affordable college for science teacher education is [Turtle Mountain Community College](/colleges/turtle-mountain-community-college). Our full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying around $10,200 for a degree in science teacher education. The price balloons somewhat to a median of $22,800 for the out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the college with the best value for science teacher education: [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university). On this page you can find our comprehensive list on the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for science teacher education majors can differ, but two years after leaving college students will often earn around $46,200. While there can be a lot of variation in pay; top positions can make up to $91,300. Straight out of college, the lowest end jobs within the science teacher education field make $23,100, which is an alright wage. The top earning graduates for science teacher education graduated from [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of science teacher education lies pretty bad, arriving in only the 3rd percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for science teacher education is [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Science Teacher Education major only ranks in the 99th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 3rd percentile. White undergraduates make up the largest share at 85% of students studying science teacher education. Additionally, 65% of undergraduates pursuing a science teacher education major are women.

 The median ranking of science teacher education professors is 4.2 stars, a score that is 5% higher than the median score for every major; which is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular science teacher education professor in the country, look no further than Nancy Jackson at [New Jersey Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology). This may come as a surprise, but the highest rated instructors of science teacher education by student come from [New Jersey Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology). If we incorporate data beyond simply rankings we find that the college possessing the best instructors for science teacher education is [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for science teacher education is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you understand that approaching the education process with a perspective primarily shaped by superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority hope you look at some of our other pages on different universities and peruse some of Authority's insightful background pages on beneficial details to consider as you progress with your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Science teacher education is the 292nd most popular degree in America, with 435 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #291 [Systems Science and Theory](/rankings/best-colleges-for-systems-science-and-theory).

 The degree is offered at a total of 256 colleges across the nation, and is the 87th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that hardly under 5/9ths of colleges offering science teacher education are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most science teacher education graduates, largely led by [Central Michigan University](/colleges/central-michigan-university), while it’s the Mid-American Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Michigan ranks highest, with particular help from [Calvin University](/colleges/calvin-university) and [Central Michigan University](/colleges/central-michigan-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more science teacher education graduates than [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach), which graduated 37 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study science teacher education). More students studied science teacher education as a percentage of total students at [Turtle Mountain Community College](/colleges/turtle-mountain-community-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Science teacher education is the 334th most expensive major in the United States, with a median cost of $20,946 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #335, [Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations](rankings/best-colleges-for-sales-distribution-and-marketing-operations), with a median cost of $20,747).

 The Southwest has the most expensive colleges with top 50 science teacher education programs led by [Hardin-Simmons University](/colleges/hardin-simmons-university) with an annual cost of $28,390. The most expensive state for science teacher education is South Carolina led by [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 49.98% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 12.2% more than the median private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for science teacher education is [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Turtle Mountain Community College](/colleges/turtle-mountain-community-college). It costs just $1,776 per year, and it is its science teacher education program is ranked #16. Another more affordable pick would be #20, [University of Puerto Rico-Cayey](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-cayey) in Cayey Municipio, PR with a cost of $3,968 for in-state students and $5,952 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a major investment for most students. It is important to make sure you are well positioned to make back your investment. We wish for the following income and job placement info to assist you in deciding your major at college.

 Fresh out of school, Science Teacher Education students earn $41,736 per year on average (top 37%). Further into their professional lives, they can draw as high as $91,305 to as little as $23,107, but average more or less $46,164. For context, that is 20% above the U.S. average.

 The most popular work title for a Science Teacher Education graduate is Analyst, which commonly earn more or less $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which typically earn more or less $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Science Teacher Education graduates is The Mid East. The most well paid state for Science Teacher Education alumni is FL. Colonial Athletic Association has the best paid Science Teacher Education graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Science Teacher Education: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Instructors constantly play an enormous role in your college experience, no matter what you study. A thoughtful professor may help a student find their passion and set you up for future success. On the flip side, a bad professor can mess up your development or even worse... fail you!

 Science Teacher Education professors have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, which puts them in the top 36th percentile in the US based on overall professor quality. For context that's 5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Science Teacher Education professors just out-ranked those from ["Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-bioengineering-and-biomedical-engineering), whereas ["Pre-Medical Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-pre-medical-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Science Teacher Education.

 Now for some statistics about Science Teacher Education professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Science Teacher Education professors. The Atlantic Sun Conference has the highest rated Science Teacher Education professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Science Teacher Education professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Science Teacher Education professors than private colleges. Finally, New Jersey has the highest rated Science Teacher Education professors in America.

 Nancy Jackson, instructor at [New Jersey Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology)&nbspin Newark, NJ is the most popular Science Teacher Education professor in the US. Laura Pople, instructor at [New Jersey Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-jersey-institute-of-technology)&nbspin Newark, NJ is the highest rated Science Teacher Education professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a profoundly consequential investment in one's life; it is a chance for personal progress and development. Students try to discover who they are and forge the must-have skills to be a successful member of society. But growth goes beyond a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different point of view. Therefore, finding a diverse college greatly enriches what you gain from your time at college.

 Science Teacher Education is in the bottom 10% of subjects for racial diversity\*. It has the 10th highest share of white students. 85% of the nation's Science Teacher Education majors are white students, followed by latino students (7%), students of other races\*\*(4%), and asian students (3%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus) located in Tampa, FL.

 Second, Science Teacher Education significatly skews female, with 65% of students majoring in Science Teacher Education identifying as women. [Eastern Illinois University](/colleges/eastern-illinois-university) in Charleston, IL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another substantial type of diversity is wealth diversity. Science Teacher Education is the 3rd most socioeconomically diverse focus in the United States. 25% of its students come from homes with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 18% are from households that earn between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 24% grew up in homes taking in under $30,000 a year. [Hardin-Simmons University](/colleges/hardin-simmons-university) has the most financially diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall FL is the most diverse state for Science Teacher Education. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Ohio Valley Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 2%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 85%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 35%
* Female: 65%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 18%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 81%
* Out of State: 18%
* International: 1%


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