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Social Science Or History Teacher Education

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Social Science Or History Teacher Education.

Entry Level Salary
$42,691
Median Salary
$70,907
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
18.7%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,836,280
Entry (Early)
$42,691
Median (Prime)
$70,907
High (Prime)
$74,126

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-70k
+170k
+196k
$25k / yr
-160k
+80k
+106k
$50k / yr
-250k
-10k
+16k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
29
28
$25k / yr
Never
40
37
$50k / yr
Never
Never
57

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
$25k / yr
-148%
73%
97%
$50k / yr
-115%
-5%
7%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate47.6%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.

Top Professions

Secondary school teachers

21.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$45,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,170|$64,530
openings
72,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%

Elementary and middle school teachers

17.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,015
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%

Education and childcare administrators

5.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$58,994
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$95,668|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%

Special education teachers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$53,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,777|$64,270
openings
37,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.4%

Postsecondary teachers

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$22,510
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$76,517|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%

Management occupations

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$88,506|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

Lawyers, judges, and related workers

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,558|$144,040
openings
34,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%

Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors

1.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$19,129
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,170|$65,140
openings
31,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.5%

Teaching assistants

1.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$23,598
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$27,012|$35,550
openings
195,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.9%

Other teachers and instructors

1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,733
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,020|$44,220
openings
171,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.4%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
social and philosophical foundations of education.Bachelor's Degree6$57,847 - $57,847
social and philosophical foundations of education.Master's Degree38$59,392 - $77,150
social and philosophical foundations of education.Doctoral Degree23$83,502 - $83,502