
Education
Begin a rewarding career in a growing field. Over 792 annual job openings in Education & Training are expected in the next ten years.
Wondering what else is out there? Take our Career Interest Quiz if you’re not sure which pathway is for you.
A Passion for Teaching
Associate Degree

Teacher Aide
- Average Salary: $26,600
- Job Growth (10 yr): Slower than average
Bachelor's Degree

Elementary School Teacher
- Average Salary: $48,940
- Job Growth (10 yr): Declining

High School Teacher
- Average Salary: $50,720 - $59,360
- Job Growth (10 yr): Declining
- Annual Openings: Very few
Master’s/Doctoral Degree

Education Administrator
- Average Salary: $46,330 - $86,970
- Job Growth (10 yr): Slower than average
- Annual Openings: Few

School Counselor
- Average Salary: $47,470
- Job Growth (10 yr): Slower than average
- Annual Openings: Very few
Make Your Way Into the Education Field
You can start exploring education careers as early as high school. What are you taking for electives? Consider some of the following:
- Child/Human Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Occupational Child Care
- Senior Year Math
- Communications/Public Speaking
- Psychology
- Chemistry or Physics
- Biology
All of our 16 MUS schools offer some type of degree in education. Depending on what your goals are — maybe it’s staying close to home, maybe it’s going to get a four-year degree, or maybe it’s to get a certificate — you can find the best fit for you. Here are just a few programs that might suit you. Use our Program Finder to explore in more detail.
- Elementary/Secondary Education
- School Counseling
- Career and Technical Education
- Health and Physical Science
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
Work-based learning provides opportunities for you to get in the field and see what it’s like working in your chosen profession. See what opportunities are available in the education field.
- Shadow a Teacher
- Camp Counselor
- Coach
- Peer Mentor
- Peer Tutor
- Childcare
- Teacher's Aide