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Elementary Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Elementary Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Elementary Education but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Elementary Education majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Elementary Education majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Elementary Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 48,200 |
| 7 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 37,900 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Special Education Teachers | 49,400 |
| 2 | Childcare Workers | 17,900 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 16,900 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 26,700 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 49,900 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 21,100 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 46,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 59,000 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 38,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 33,900 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 21,000 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 55,500 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 21,300 |
| 2 | Special Education Teachers | 56,600 |
| 1 | Childcare Workers | 17,300 |
| 1 | Education Administrators | 49,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 79,400 |
| 9 | Education Administrators | 106,000 |
| 3 | Special Education Teachers | 77,800 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 79,800 |
| 3 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 68,400 |
| 2 | Counselors | 75,700 |
| 1 | Librarians | 72,600 |
| 1 | Postsecondary Teachers | 77,300 |
| 1 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 41,300 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Elementary Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Elementary Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Elementary and secondary schools | 53,400 |
| 4 | Child day care services | 25,800 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 1 | Colleges and universities | 45,400 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 15,000 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 23,900 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 20,000 |
| 1 | Insurance | 51,600 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 37,400 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 40,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Elementary Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Elementary and secondary schools | 70,200 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Child day care services | 26,700 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 65,200 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 29,400 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 42,300 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 22,100 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 53,200 |
| 1 | Insurance | 71,900 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 40,000 |
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