Careers in Education Occupations
Education is the second-largest industry in America, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One in four Americans is in school.
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Types
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Teachers account for more than half of the educational jobs. Other jobs include administrators, instructional coordinators and school counselors.
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Requirements
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Most teaching jobs require at least a bachelor's degree and, especially in public schools, a teaching certification. Administrative jobs usually require a master's degree or doctorate.
Earnings
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2006, teachers in primary and secondary education averaged $45,000 to $48,000 a year nationwide, while administrators averaged about $77,000.
Size
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 13 million jobs in the educational sector in 2006.
Potential
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase of 11 percent for educational jobs from 2006 to 2016, which is the same as the average for all occupations. Though the population growth is expected to slow, more jobs are expected in preschools because of reforms making universal preschool available.
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