Major · CIP 13.12

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

1,494 international students graduated in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,482 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsEducation
1,494
International graduates, 2024–25
308 bachelor's · 640 master's · 38 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,482
Four-year schools that offer it
4
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Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Elementary School Teachers, except Special EducationSOC 25-202187,500 openings a year · 2,425 LCA filings87,500−0.4%$63,9702,425
Middle School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-202238,800 openings a year · 1,038 LCA filings38,800−0.4%$64,3701,038
Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063
Kindergarten Teachers, except Special EducationSOC 25-201211,900 openings a year · 170 LCA filings11,900−0.3%$62,680170

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology