Welcome to the Education Career Community!
The landscape of higher education and educational institutions is constantly evolving. The SNHU Education Community brings together students and alumni interested in exploring careers in higher education, teaching, and curriculum design and development.
Here you will find career-related information such as blogs, jobs, resources, courses, and events specific to higher education and teaching topics to help you embrace your career and academic journey!
Most education careers require a degree in education or a related field. Of the 13 careers on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) list of education, training, and library occupations, 10 require an associate degree or higher. Additionally, three of the listed careers typically require a graduate degree.
Students who wish to pursue a career in education should strongly consider earning a postsecondary degree. Some careers, like preschool teachers, only require an associate degree. This job offers a median annual salary of $30,520.
At the other end of the spectrum, postsecondary teachers typically need a doctorate in their field to teach at a university. These professionals earn a median annual salary of $79,540. The BLS projects that the number of postsecondary teacher positions will grow by 11% between 2018 and 2028.
DATA USA provides expansive data reports related to occupations in Teaching and Education. Explore this report to view occupation types, salary, job locations, job industries, diversity in hiring, and more!
Careers with an education degree maintain different requirements depending on the specific job and location. Different states mandate different educational requirements for teaching careers. For other education professions, readers should conduct more individualized research.
In most cases, education careers require a postsecondary degree, varying from an associate degree to a doctorate. Jobs that offer higher salaries typically require a higher level of education.
Jobs in postsecondary and secondary education usually require a graduate degree. However, jobs in elementary or early childhood education may only require an associate or bachelor’s degree. Most teaching positions also require state licensure.
Professionals with an education degree can pursue careers as teachers and administrators. These careers deal with different aspects of education, allowing people to choose an area that best suits their interests. For example, some professionals prefer working directly with students, while others would rather shape educational initiatives outside the classroom.
Below, students can find information about several education careers:
While pursuing your master’s degree online at SNHU, there are a wide variety of career options specifically for graduate-level students to explore! Check out the resources and links provided:
- Review the article on 10 In-Demand Jobs That Require a Master’s Degree.
- Review this article from InsideHigherEd that share free resources and tips to support graduate students & postdocs.
- Check out this article on how to market your masters when you apply for jobs.
- Review these Indeed Career Guides: Tips for Success if You Have a Master’s Degree But Can’t Find A Job and Top 10 Benefits of Earning a Master’s Degree.
- Best Companies for Graduate Student Internships: View this short list of companies that often post graduate-level internship opportunities.
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
