10 Popular Education Degree Jobs

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Imparting knowledge to others in an education-related career can be personally and professionally rewarding. For example, if you're considering teaching, you will play an essential role in helping students acquire knowledge and skills that will shape their futures.

Popular Education Degree Jobs

Below is a list of popular education degree jobs and the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data about 2023 median pay across the nation, degree requirements, and 2023-33 projected national job growth.

Preschool or Childcare Center Director

2023 Median Annual Pay: $54,290
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: -2%

Busy working families count on reliable, safe, exceptional childcare, and preschool is where toddlers learn to socialize with other little ones. If you enjoy spending time with young children and have strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, this multifaceted job can be very rewarding.

Preschool directors supervise preschool teachers and childcare workers, hire and train new staff, communicate with staff and parents, develop educational programs and standards, prepare budgets, and allocate funds. In 2023, there were over 80,000 jobs in this role.¹

¹ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Preschool and Childcare Center Directors

Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher

2023 Median Annual Pay: $63,670
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree·
2023-33 Projected Growth: -1%

If you enjoy volunteering in the nursery at church, love working with young kids, or are pursuing early childhood education degree jobs or early years education degree jobs, becoming a kindergarten or elementary school teacher might be a perfect fit.

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers create lesson plans and teach children social skills and multiple subjects like reading, writing, math, and science. Despite a growth decline, over 1 million jobs were available in 2023.²

² Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher

High School Teacher

2023 Median Annual Pay: $65,220
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: -1%

High school teachers usually teach one specific subject, such as English, Algebra, or Spanish. They instruct and academically prepare students in grades 9-12 for college or the post-high school job market. This includes planning lessons, grading assignments, working with kids to help them overcome challenging areas, and preparing them for standardized tests.

If you feel called to teach high schoolers, remember that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. Pray for God to show you how to make a positive impact on students' development. Over 1 million high school teaching jobs were available in 2023.³

³ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, High School Teachers

Training and Development Specialist

2023 Median Annual Pay: $64,340
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 12%

Training and development specialists (aka corporate trainers) work in many industries, including corporate, healthcare, and technology. They design training materials, give presentations, and lead people through training sessions on new systems, practices, equipment, and more. They also train employees to enhance and improve their knowledge and skills.⁴

⁴ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Training and Development Specialists

Instructional Coordinator

2023 Median Annual Pay: $74,620
Degree Requirements: Master's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 2%

If you're exploring jobs requiring a master's degree in education, instructional coordinators develop instructional material, implement it, and assess its effectiveness. They also oversee school curricula and set teaching standards in a variety of educational settings, including elementary and secondary schools and colleges.

Performing this role usually requires five years of experience in teaching or administration and a master's degree. So, you'll need additional time to complete a master's degree at DBU, such as the Master of Education in Teaching, and build educational career experience to advance to this position.

When designing an effective curriculum for educators, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving are a plus.⁵

⁵ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Instructional Coordinators

Educational HR Specialist

2023 Median Annual Pay: $67,650
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 8%

If you want a career in an educational setting that involves working with people but don't want to teach, this fast-growing job might tick all the right boxes. An educational human resources (HR) specialist recruits, screens, interviews, and hires school system applicants for various jobs. Many also oversee employee compensation and benefits, training programs, and employee relations — including disputes and grievances.⁶

⁶ Based on data available as of Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Human Resource Specialists

Librarian

2023 Median Annual Pay: $64,370
Degree Requirements: Master's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 3%

If you love books, research, and organizing reference materials and like the idea of helping students find information and learn about a plethora of subjects, here's another education-related job that requires a master's degree. School librarians also maintain and expand collections and create budgets that allow for new resource materials, including books, films, and online databases.⁷

⁷ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Librarian

Technical Writer

2023 Median Annual Pay: $80,050·
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 4%

If you have a passion for writing, strong attention to detail, and enjoy technology, pursuing a career as a technical writer is a potential fit. Technical writers work in diverse industries. They write, revise, and edit user guides, how-to guides, manuals, and textbooks for various systems, software, products, devices, processes, and subjects.⁸

⁸ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Technical Writers

Career Counselor

2023 Median Annual Pay: $61,710
Degree Requirements: Master's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 4%

If you feel passionate about helping students plan and achieve educational and career goals, consider serving as a career counselor at a college or university. Career counselors help students match their interests and skills to a career, and advisors help students declare a major, schedule courses, practice interview skills, and sharpen resume writing skills. You'll need a master's degree, such as a Master of Education in School Counseling, for this job.⁹

⁹ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, School and Career Counselors and Advisors

Special Education Teacher

2023 Median Annual Pay: $65,910
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree
2023-33 Projected Growth: 0%

Special education teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities, and adapt general education lessons, build IEPs, and track achievements. They teach and mentor students with mild to moderate disabilities. To qualify as a special education teacher, DBU students must earn an EC-12 certification in special education.¹⁰

¹⁰ Based on data available as of Thursday, August 29, 2024, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Special Education Teacher

DBU's Educator Preparation Program

As you explore job opportunities related to education degrees, you'll find that you can apply the instructional, interpersonal, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills gained from your enriching Christ-centered learning experience at DBU's Dorothy M. Bush College of Education to a wide range of careers. The Educator Preparation Program at Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to prepare, train, and recommend teachers, school counselors, diagnosticians, reading specialists, principals, and superintendent candidates for certification. The University also has regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Obtaining a Christ-focused education and a bachelor's or master's degree in an education-related discipline at DBU enables graduates to use their unique talents, knowledge, and skills to serve others in their careers and communities. If you are preparing for a career in the field of Education in Texas and would like more information about DBU's Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, visit our website or contact (214) 333-5413.