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Teaching & Education

There are 42 teaching & education credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 42 national certifications awarded by a single body.

Praxis, state teacher licensure, school leadership and early-childhood credentials.

Credentials
42
Specialisms
12
National
42

How do the main teaching & education credentials compare?

Verified figures for 10 of the national teaching & education credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.

Credential Awarded by Exam fee Length Pass mark
Praxis Economics (5911) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Varies by exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039) ETS ~$130 2 hours (verify current) Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Computer-based exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Geography (5921) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Varies by exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Government/Political Science (5931) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Varies by exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Music: Content Knowledge (5113) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Varies by exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Social Studies (5581) ETS Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page Varies by exam Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Algebra I (5162) ETS ~$130 ~3 hours (verify current) Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Biology: Content Knowledge (5236) ETS ~$130 2.5 hours (verify current) Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report
Praxis Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5246) ETS ~$130 ~2.5 hours (verify current) Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report

Which teaching & education credentials lead to the highest published pay?

Ranked by the median annual wage published for the occupation each credential unlocks — the most recent figure per occupation, quoted from the source named in the guide (usually the BLS occupational series). A credential is the entry ticket to an occupation, not a pay guarantee: these are occupation medians, not starting salaries.

  1. Praxis Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (5412)

    $104,070 median for school principals (BLS, May 2024) — the administrator pay the 5412 unlocks

    ETS publishes no pass rate — the 5412 cut score is set by each state, commonly around 150-160

    Verified 2026-08

  2. Praxis School Psychologist (5403)

    $94,310 median for psychologists (BLS, May 2024) — the broad occupation that includes school psychologists

    ETS publishes no pass rate — the 5403 cut score is state-set, and NASP requires 155 for NCSP eligibility

    Verified 2026-08

  3. Praxis Reading Specialist (5302)

    Instructional coordinators earned a May 2024 BLS median of $74,720, and the Praxis Reading Specialist score is the licensure gate for K-12 reading specialist, coach, and coordinator roles.

    ETS does not publish Praxis pass rates — each state sets its own passing score for Reading Specialist (5302), so "passing" varies by licensure state.

    Verified 2026-08

  4. Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355)

    $67,510 median for kindergarten and elementary school special education teachers (BLS, May 2024)

    ETS does not publish a single national pass rate — it publishes scaled scores, and each state sets its own passing line

    Verified 2026-08

  5. Praxis Professional School Counselor (5422)

    $65,140 median for school and career counselors and advisors (BLS, May 2024) — the exam is the licensing gate for the job

    ETS publishes no pass rate for any Praxis test — what it publishes is state-set passing scores, and 5422 has no national cut

    Verified 2026-08

  6. National Evaluation Series Essential Academic Skills

    $64,580 median for high school teachers (BLS, May 2024)

    There is no single national pass rate — each state sets its own passing score for the three EAS subtests

    Verified 2026-08

Praxis Humanities & Social Studies 7 credentials

Praxis Mathematics & Science 7 credentials

Praxis Pedagogy & Middle School 7 credentials

Praxis Elementary & Early Childhood 5 credentials

Praxis School Services & Leadership 4 credentials

TESOL, Language & Education Technology 3 credentials

Praxis Career, Technical & Physical Education 2 credentials

Praxis Core & Basic Skills 2 credentials

Praxis Special Education 2 credentials

Early Childhood, Paraeducator & Instructional Support 1 credential

National Teaching Credentials & Performance Assessments 1 credential

Praxis World Languages 1 credential

Frequently asked questions about teaching & education credentials

How many teaching & education credentials are there?

There are 42 teaching & education credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 42 national certifications awarded by a single body.

How much do teaching & education exams cost?

Across the 10 national teaching & education credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $130–$130. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.

Do you need a certification to work in teaching & education?

None of the 42 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 42 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.

Which teaching & education credential should you start with?

Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are Praxis Economics (5911), Praxis English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039), Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038) — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.

How often do teaching & education requirements change?

Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.