The University of Texas at Dallas has added two new bachelor’s degrees in education to prepare greater numbers of students to become classroom teachers. Kindergarten and elementary public school teachers earn an average of $60,000 annually, while high school teachers earn an average of $62,870, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To learn how UT Dallas is attracting the best and brightest students, explore New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas. The UT Dallas Teaching Scholars Program provides annual awards of $10,000 for up to three years to 20 UT Dallas students who plan to become teachers. Ashmore said she hopes the new major and scholarships will encourage more students to study education.