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.

Salary Outlook

Entry-level salary
$58,046

Typical starting pay soon after graduation.

Mid-career salary (10y)
$75,883

Estimated after a decade of experience.

Experienced salary (20y)
$84,321

Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.

Weighted median over last 5 years
CAGR 1.1%

CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.

Estimated lifetime earnings

40 years, present value
$1,641,399

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.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
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

Colleges offering Subject-Specific Teaching

San Jose State University

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$14k

Earnings

$70k

University of Florida

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$12k

Earnings

$63k

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$17k

Earnings

$77k

Grand Canyon University

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$22k

Earnings

$71k

Florida Institute of Technology

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$36k

Earnings

$71k