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Mathematics Teacher Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Mathematics Teacher Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Mathematics Teacher 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 Mathematics Teacher 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 Mathematics Teacher 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 Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 52,300 |
| 32 | Secondary School Teachers | 51,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 32,300 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 8,140 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 52,900 |
| 1 | Accountants and Auditors | 54,000 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 38,300 |
| 1 | Postsecondary Teachers | 15,500 |
| 1 | Computer Support Specialists | 55,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Mathematics Teacher 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 Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 65,900 |
| 21 | Secondary School Teachers | 65,900 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 20,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 34,700 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 73,300 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 75,900 |
| 1 | Postsecondary Teachers | 26,900 |
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 127,000 |
| 1 | Teacher Assistants | 21,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Mathematics Teacher 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 Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Secondary School Teachers | 86,400 |
| 26 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 85,400 |
| 9 | Education Administrators | 118,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 79,400 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Counselors | 90,300 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 126,000 |
| 1 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 40,800 |
| 1 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 193,000 |
| 1 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 125,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Elementary and secondary schools | 58,000 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 56,000 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 1 | Computer and data processing services | 81,300 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 19,200 |
| 1 | All construction | 41,100 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 37,200 |
| 1 | Insurance | 66,300 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 10,300 |
| 1 | Security, commodity brokerage, and investment companies | 63,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mathematics Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Elementary and secondary schools | 81,500 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 79,400 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 12,500 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 118,000 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 43,500 |
| 1 | Insurance | 92,200 |
| 1 | Justice, public order, and safety | 102,000 |
| 1 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 50,100 |
| 1 | Administration of human resources programs | 86,600 |
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