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Secondary Teacher Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Secondary Teacher Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Secondary 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 Secondary 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 Secondary 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 Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 50,100 |
| 23 | Secondary School Teachers | 52,700 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 55,700 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 40,800 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 35,800 |
| 1 | Special Education Teachers | 46,700 |
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 26,400 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 53,300 |
| 1 | Childcare Workers | 14,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Secondary 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 Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 63,500 |
| 14 | Secondary School Teachers | 69,600 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 99,300 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 33,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 89,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 28,000 |
| 1 | Teacher Assistants | 24,700 |
| 1 | Special Education Teachers | 65,900 |
| 1 | Education Administrators | 82,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Secondary 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 Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 83,200 |
| 23 | Secondary School Teachers | 84,300 |
| 11 | Education Administrators | 112,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 78,700 |
| 4 | Counselors | 79,300 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 171,000 |
| 2 | Special Education Teachers | 84,100 |
| 1 | Librarians | 70,300 |
| 1 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 124,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,900 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 50,100 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 37,500 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 33,400 |
| 1 | Insurance | 48,900 |
| 1 | Justice, public order, and safety | 77,400 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 39,900 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 38,700 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 37,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Secondary Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Elementary and secondary schools | 78,300 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 77,100 |
| 2 | All construction | 67,900 |
| 1 | Insurance | 101,000 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 72,200 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 48,900 |
| 1 | Justice, public order, and safety | 86,800 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 72,500 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 38,200 |
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