The Subject-Specific Teaching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1021 Occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,690 | 36,240 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1022 Occupation: Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | 48,820 | N/A | N/A |
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1041 Occupation: Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,350 | 8,700 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1042 Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 53,250 | N/A | N/A |
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1043 Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,830 | 1,310 | 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 | $97,270 | 81,780 |
| 2023 | $97,130 | 82,980 |
| 2022 | $88,790 | 78,410 |
| 2021 | $94,360 | 79,640 |
| 2020 | $88,010 | 79,810 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,690 | 36,240 |
| 2023 | $96,430 | 36,150 |
| 2022 | $84,760 | 33,870 |
| 2021 | $77,910 | 37,600 |
| 2020 | $85,540 | 32,230 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,350 | 48,820 |
| 2023 | $81,020 | 48,230 |
| 2022 | $77,420 | 46,560 |
| 2021 | $77,580 | 44,140 |
| 2020 | $73,650 | 49,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,350 | 8,700 |
| 2023 | $85,260 | 7,550 |
| 2022 | $85,860 | 8,240 |
| 2021 | $95,910 | 8,570 |
| 2020 | $90,340 | 8,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,390 | 11,480 |
| 2023 | $100,690 | 11,770 |
| 2022 | $97,770 | 11,150 |
| 2021 | $98,070 | 10,250 |
| 2020 | $94,520 | 11,750 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,220 | 20,390 |
| 2023 | $85,810 | 20,210 |
| 2022 | $80,720 | 20,650 |
| 2021 | $79,410 | 20,260 |
| 2020 | $80,400 | 21,530 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,710 | 7,130 |
| 2023 | $88,410 | 7,120 |
| 2022 | $83,040 | 6,240 |
| 2021 | $81,980 | 5,440 |
| 2020 | $84,740 | 5,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,360 | 13,590 |
| 2023 | $98,020 | 14,030 |
| 2022 | $86,550 | 12,860 |
| 2021 | $93,070 | 12,460 |
| 2020 | $90,400 | 13,670 |