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#1 #1 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Colgate University Hamilton, NY In general, Colgate University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Est. Net Price * $27,074 Median Starting Salary $50,478
#2 #2 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $8,208 Median Starting Salary $49,687
#3 #3 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY State University of New York at New Paltz is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,592 Median Starting Salary $49,625
#4 #4 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY College at Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY SUNY College at Old Westbury is a non selective school. The school receives about 3,800 applications every... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,329 Median Starting Salary $48,783
#5 #5 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY CUNY Lehman College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 22,500 applications... Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 960–1,080 Est. Net Price * $4,974 Median Starting Salary $45,889
#6 #6 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#7 #7 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#8 #8 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $17,535 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#9 #9 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $45,501
#10 #10 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Overall, SUNY Brockport is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 7,680 applications every... Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $16,261 Median Starting Salary $50,656
#11 #11 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,200–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,036 Median Starting Salary $52,516
#12 #12 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI Every year, 50,600 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application. Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $26,723 Median Starting Salary $50,371
#13 #13 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $17,714 Median Starting Salary $48,165
#14 #14 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Overall, Lewis & Clark College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $35,832 Median Starting Salary $55,616
#15 #15 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,340–1,510 Est. Net Price * $19,535 Median Starting Salary $48,597
#16 #16 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,300–1,470 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $51,885
#17 #17 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $47,383
#18 #18 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY Mercy College is a non selective school. Approximately 7,890 applications are received by the school every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,879 Median Starting Salary $47,531
#19 #19 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $45,099
#20 #20 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston... Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $27,829 Median Starting Salary $51,322
#21 #21 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $45,405
#22 #22 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $46,505
#23 #23 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY In general, SUNY College at Potsdam is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $50,809
#24 #24 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY CUNY Brooklyn College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 28,900 applications... Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Est. Net Price * $5,972 Median Starting Salary $46,036
#25 #25 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $45,445
#26 #26 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $48,193
#27 #27 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,200 Est. Net Price * $6,434 Median Starting Salary $45,817
#28 #28 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $47,255
#29 #29 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $43,943 Median Starting Salary $54,694
#30 #30 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH Franklin Pierce University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,170 Est. Net Price * $28,434 Median Starting Salary $56,064
#31 #31 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $53,032
#32 #32 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY State University of New York at Oswego is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,376 Median Starting Salary $50,828
#33 #33 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a non selective school. Around 610 applications are received by Ursuline College every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,502 Median Starting Salary $49,072
#34 #34 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#35 #35 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,165 Median Starting Salary $53,706
#36 #36 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 4,310... Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Est. Net Price * $30,496 Median Starting Salary $56,967
#37 #37 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#38 #38 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Roberts Wesleyan University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $51,813
#39 #39 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $52,882
#40 #40 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $55,534
#41 #41 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Manhattanville College Purchase, NY In general, Manhattanville College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $24,702 Median Starting Salary $52,646
#42 #42 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY the College of Staten Island CUNY is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $7,217 Median Starting Salary $47,637
#43 #43 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Wilkes University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Est. Net Price * $27,918 Median Starting Salary $51,515
#44 #44 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of St Francis Joliet, IL the University of St Francis is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,560 Median Starting Salary $52,111
#45 #45 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $5,181 Median Starting Salary $45,168
#46 #46 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Overall, Xavier University of Louisiana is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,080 Median Starting Salary $48,551
#47 #47 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $49,189
#48 #48 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $47,633
#49 #49 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Overall, the University of the Cumberlands is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,337 Median Starting Salary $49,965
#50 #50 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY SUNY Buffalo State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,812 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#51 #51 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S. Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $20,987 Median Starting Salary $49,898
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About Social Studies Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education programs prepare individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Students majoring in Social Studies Teacher Education can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 56% percent of men and 44% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, New York is where degrees in Social Studies Teacher Education are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Social Studies Teacher Education is $35,300.

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Careers

Majoring in Social Studies Teacher Education, your education could lead you towards different careers. Social Studies Teacher Education majors go on to pursue jobs including Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Social Studies Teacher Education majors include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education .

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These are the highest paying careers for Social Studies Teacher Education majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Social Studies Teacher Education majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

496

Female Students

219 (44%)

Male Students

277 (55%)

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Social Studies Teacher Education

#1 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

12%

1

1,420–1,520

$27,074

$50,478

#2 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

90%

3

890–1,090

$8,208

$49,687

#3 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

58%

21

1,180–1,340

$19,592

$49,625

#4 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

92%

21

1,010–1,210

$12,329

$48,783

#5 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

55%

38

960–1,080

$4,974

$45,889

#6 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

43%

32

1,250–1,430

$17,180

$50,144

#7 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

6%

16

1,500–1,560

$26,123

$43,315

#8 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

66%

20

1,280–1,480

$17,535

$46,788

#9 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

49%

19

1,320–1,500

$17,213

$45,501

#10 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

68%

15

1,070–1,240

$16,261

$50,656

#11 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

69%

16

1,200–1,380

$35,036

$52,516

#12 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

5%

9

1,500–1,590

$26,723

$50,371

#13 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.

68%

15

1,120–1,330

$17,714

$48,165

#14 Best College for Social Studies Teacher Education in the U.S.