The Teaching Aide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors SOC: 25-3011 Occupation: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | 36,260 | N/A | N/A |
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary SOC: 25-9044 Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $44,930 | 155,010 | N/A | N/A |
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other SOC: 25-9099 Occupation: Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $48,400 | 114,640 | 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 | $59,950 | 36,260 |
| 2023 | $60,560 | 36,890 |
| 2022 | $58,590 | 36,490 |
| 2021 | $59,720 | 38,260 |
| 2020 | $55,350 | 42,910 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,930 | 155,010 |
| 2023 | $43,750 | 145,960 |
| 2022 | $38,050 | 135,160 |
| 2021 | $38,040 | 121,290 |
| 2020 | $36,250 | 138,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,400 | 114,640 |
| 2023 | $49,800 | 113,490 |
| 2022 | $47,650 | 129,170 |
| 2021 | $46,300 | 155,950 |
| 2020 | $41,570 | 142,550 |