The Other Education major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1081 Occupation: Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | 59,090 | N/A | N/A |
Teachers and Instructors, All Other SOC: 25-3099 Occupation: Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $64,690 | 125,010 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,090 | 59,090 |
| 2023 | $73,240 | 60,860 |
| 2022 | $66,930 | 58,280 |
| 2021 | $63,910 | 58,780 |
| 2020 | $65,440 | 57,560 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,690 | 125,010 |
| 2023 | $64,390 | 118,290 |
| 2022 | $61,250 | 120,480 |
| 2021 | $50,540 | 164,650 |