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Social Science Or History Teacher Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Social Science Or History Teacher Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Social Science Or History 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 Social Science Or History 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 Social Science Or History 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 Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 52,200 |
| 17 | Secondary School Teachers | 53,800 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 65,900 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 55,000 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 45,400 |
| 1 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 41,900 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 34,400 |
| 1 | Teacher Assistants | 23,100 |
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | 17,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Social Science Or History 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 Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 64,800 |
| 10 | Secondary School Teachers | 67,000 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 107,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 47,500 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 62,200 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 34,200 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 25,800 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 42,700 |
| 1 | Customer Service Representatives | 42,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Social Science Or History 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 Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 83,800 |
| 18 | Secondary School Teachers | 87,000 |
| 11 | Education Administrators | 116,000 |
| 4 | Postsecondary Teachers | 88,400 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 160,000 |
| 3 | Counselors | 88,200 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 191,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 115,000 |
| 1 | Social Workers | 98,900 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Elementary and secondary schools | 57,800 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 51,600 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 25,200 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 78,500 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 45,400 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 42,300 |
| 1 | Child day care services | 29,700 |
| 1 | Legal services | 92,800 |
| 1 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 60,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Social Science Or History Teacher Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Elementary and secondary schools | 79,600 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 80,100 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 91,400 |
| 2 | All construction | 66,400 |
| 2 | Legal services | 103,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 86,400 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 51,000 |
| 1 | Social services, n.e.c. | 61,900 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 31,900 |
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