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Miscellaneous Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 53,400 |
| 11 | Secondary School Teachers | 52,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 58,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 72,900 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 37,800 |
| 2 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 63,200 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 103,000 |
| 2 | Designers | 60,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 43,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 65,500 |
| 6 | Secondary School Teachers | 67,900 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 105,000 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 41,900 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 76,000 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 68,900 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 67,900 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 105,000 |
| 2 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 67,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 82,900 |
| 12 | Secondary School Teachers | 83,800 |
| 9 | Education Administrators | 116,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 89,500 |
| 4 | Counselors | 77,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 119,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 60,000 |
| 2 | Librarians | 72,100 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 149,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Elementary and secondary schools | 59,300 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 52,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 103,000 |
| 2 | All construction | 55,500 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 47,700 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 48,600 |
| 1 | Insurance | 61,700 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 42,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Elementary and secondary schools | 77,300 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 80,400 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | All construction | 58,600 |
| 2 | Justice, public order, and safety | 103,000 |
| 2 | National security and international affairs | 97,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 76,600 |
| 2 | Insurance | 104,000 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 47,500 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 62,400 |
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