### SUMMARY

 Studying Secondary Education and Teaching is a valuable choice and often an obligatory first step for pupils coveting to begin a career as an english language arts teacher, a math teacher, or a learning and development consultant. In fact, nationally, secondary education and teaching is fairly popular coming in at the 103rd most popular area of study. Last year, there were 3,393 secondary education and teaching degrees conferred. In-state tuition for secondary education and teaching at private colleges is, on average, 3.8 times more spendy than their public equivalents.

 There are 331 universities which offer secondary education and teaching. This number of universities is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other secondary education and teaching majors, consider looking at colleges in Missouri which have more undergrads admitted to secondary education and teaching than any other state. less precisely, the top region to study secondary education and teaching is in the Southeast region with [University of North Alabama](/colleges/university-of-north-alabama), [Mississippi State University](/colleges/mississippi-state-university), and [Marshall University](/colleges/marshall-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to study secondary education and teaching is the Southeastern Conference with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [Mississippi State University](/colleges/mississippi-state-university), and [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia) representing the conference. On that topic, our belief is that the best school for secondary education and teaching is [Vanderbilt University](/colleges/vanderbilt-university). You may also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall 'best' school is not necessarily the 'best' school for every student. There can be many more factors to weigh when selecting institution. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might modify your thoughts on where to go to college. Here at Authority, we evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which secondary education and teaching university is home to the top campus, the answer is [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe). If you are primarily interested in which university is home to the top campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our selection for the university with the best student life for secondary education and teaching is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about our top choices. Some of our decisions might surprise you.

 If cost is a significant factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college). [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspappears to be our most expensive school for secondary education and teaching, at least regarding out of state attendance. That being said, we have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost of [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspinto perspective. You may also be interested to know that secondary education and teaching is the 89th most expensive major in the US, with an average bill of $40,500. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for secondary education and teaching on our list is District of Columbia with costs at the main school, American University, of $49,070. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for secondary education and teaching is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [American University](/colleges/american-university) with a cost of $49,070, [University of Scranton](/colleges/university-of-scranton) with a cost of $45,390, and [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university) with a cost of $54,550.

 Our cheapest region for secondary education and teaching is the Southeast region which is represented by [Louisiana State University-Shreveport](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-shreveport) with a cost of $5,656, [Nicholls State University](/colleges/nicholls-state-university) with a cost of $6,015, and [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston) with a cost of $70. More optimistically, the most affordable college for secondary education and teaching is [University of Nevada-Reno](/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $9,600 for a degree in secondary education and teaching. The cost grows substantially to a median of $22,500 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our choice for the college constituting the best value for secondary education and teaching: [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). Here you will see our comprehensive list on the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this section is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for secondary education and teaching majors can cover a wide range, but within two years finishing the degree graduates will regularly make around $45,900. There can be much variation in pay; top positions can enjoy pay up to $67,200. Even right out of college, the lowest earning positions within the secondary education and teaching space earn $30,900, which could be worse. The highest earning grads for secondary education and teaching come from [Villanova University](/colleges/villanova-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of secondary education and teaching is near the bottom, coming in only the 21st percentile of majors nationally. The college with the highest composite diversity for secondary education and teaching is [Vanderbilt University](/colleges/vanderbilt-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Secondary Education and Teaching major only ranks within the 67th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 16th percentile. White students make up the largest share, 77%, of scholars majoring in secondary education and teaching. Additionally, 63% of scholars pursuing a secondary education and teaching major are women.

 The median ranking of secondary education and teaching's professors is 4 stars, a score that is right on the average score across every major; this is a fine. If you are looking for the most popular secondary education and teaching professor in the nation, look no further than Donald Hand from [New Jersey City University](/colleges/new-jersey-city-university). It might come as a shock, but the best ranked instructors for secondary education and teaching by student come from [New Jersey City University](/colleges/new-jersey-city-university). As we including data beyond just rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for secondary education and teaching is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for secondary education and teaching is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you believe that considering the higher education world with context primarily formed from superlatives can create issues. We hope you look at some of our other pages on different colleges and read a few of Authority's informative background pages on useful things to look for as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Secondary education and teaching is the 103rd most popular degree in America, with 3,393 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #104 [Entrepreneurship](/rankings/best-colleges-for-entrepreneurship), and narrowly lost to #102 [Computer Software and Media Applications](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-software-and-media-applications).

 The degree is offered at a total of 331 colleges across the nation, and is the 70th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 10% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 49% of colleges offering secondary education and teaching are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most secondary education and teaching graduates, largely led by [University of North Alabama](/colleges/university-of-north-alabama), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Missouri ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Central Missouri](/colleges/university-of-central-missouri) and [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more secondary education and teaching graduates than [Alabama A & M University](/colleges/alabama-a-m-university), which graduated 142 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 secondary education and teaching). More students studied secondary education and teaching as a percentage of total students at [Glenville State College](/colleges/glenville-state-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Secondary education and teaching is the 89th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $40,460 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #90, [Business Statistics](rankings/best-colleges-for-business-statistics), with a median cost of $40,400).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top secondary education and teaching programs led by [American University](/colleges/american-university) with an annual cost of $49,070. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for secondary education and teaching also led by [American University](/colleges/american-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 74.01% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 39.24% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for secondary education and teaching is [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), which is the 20th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year, but it is ranked 61st for its secondary education and teaching program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [University of Nevada-Reno](/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno)  might be right for you, ranked #18 with an in-state cost of just $6,990. Another more affordable option would be #9, [Mississippi State University](/colleges/mississippi-state-university) in Oktibbeha County, MS with a cost of $8,800 for in-state students and $23,840 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a serious investment for most undergraduates. It is important to be confident you get a high return on that investment. We intend for the following career and income info to support you in deciding your focus at college.

 Fresh out of school, Secondary Education and Teaching students make $37,416 per annum on average (national median). With experience in their professional lives, they commonly earn somewhere between $30,910 and $67,162, but average approximately $45,883. For context, that is 19% above average.

 The most common job for a Secondary Education and Teaching graduate is Sales Specialist, which ordinarily earn roughly $32,000; next are Customer Service Agent and Business Development Representative, which normally make close to $21,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 The Mid East has the best paid Secondary Education and Teaching graduates. AK has the best paid Secondary Education and Teaching alumni of any state. The highest grossing conference for Secondary Education and Teaching graduates is Capital Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Secondary Education and Teaching: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors unfailingly have a consequential influence your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thoughtful professor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Alternatively, an unpleasant professor can turn you off of an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Secondary Education and Teaching professors have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, which puts them in the top 69th percentile in the nation based on student satisfaction. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Secondary Education and Teaching professors slightly edged-out those from ["Data Modeling and Database Administration"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-data-modeling-and-database-administration), whereas ["Food Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-food-science)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Secondary Education and Teaching.

 Now for some statistics about Secondary Education and Teaching professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Secondary Education and Teaching professors. The Patriot League has the highest rated Secondary Education and Teaching professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Secondary Education and Teaching professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Secondary Education and Teaching professors than private institutions. Finally, New Jersey has the highest rated Secondary Education and Teaching professors in the nation.

 Donald Hand, professor at [New Jersey City University](/colleges/new-jersey-city-university)&nbspin Jersey City, NJ is the most popular Secondary Education and Teaching professor in the United States. Tricia Bacon, professor at [American University](/colleges/american-university)&nbspin Washington, DC is the highest rated Secondary Education and Teaching professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

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



### STUDENTS

 College is a fabulously consequential time in one's life; it is a time for individual progress and evolution. Pupils attempt to capture what they would like to do with their lives and develop many of the requisite skills to be a halcyon adult. But growth is more than what one learns in the classroom - the late nights discussing Jane Austen with a classmate, the life lesson learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different position. Therefore, a diverse college experience vastly improves what you gain from your time at university.

 Secondary Education and Teaching is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 77% of the United States' Secondary Education and Teaching majors are white students, followed by latino students (9%), black students (7%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida)&nbspin Orlando, FL.

 Additionally, Secondary Education and Teaching significatly skews female, with 63% of students majoring in Secondary Education and Teaching identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Mount Marty College](/colleges/mount-marty-college) in Yankton, SD.

 Another substantial type of diversity is economic diversity. Secondary Education and Teaching is more fiscally diverse than 67% of majors. 29% of its students come from families who bring in north of $110,000 per year, 17% are from families with $75,000 to $110,000 annual incomes, and 23% grew up in homes taking in south of $30,000 a year. [Arizona Christian University](/colleges/arizona-christian-university) is the most fiscally diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Secondary Education and Teaching. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Big West 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: 7%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 77%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 37%
* Female: 63%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 29%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 65%
* Out of State: 33%
* International: 3%


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