Fewer people are interested in teaching: Change in number of people awarded degrees in education, and enrolling in, or completing, teacher preparation programs from 2008–2009 to 2015–2016
| Change between 2008-09 and 2015-16 | |
|---|---|
| Awarded education degree (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) | -15.4% |
| Enrolled in teacher prep. program | -37.8% |
| Completed teacher prep. program | -27.4% |
Source: Digest of Education Statistics (NCES 2018) and Higher Education Act Title II State Report Card System (U.S. Department of Education 2017a and 2017b).