How Much Do Teachers Get Paid with a Master's Degree?
Salaries for public school teachers vary by state. Private schools don't operate under the same governmental oversight as public schools. It is best to consult the pay policies of the particular school where you wish to work.
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Public Schools
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Public schools must follow state regulations and the directions of local school boards. Many schools across the country have a specific schedule for teachers' pay raises based on years of experience and college credentials.
Example Salaries
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Finding a nationwide scale regarding master's degrees can be difficult, but public school districts and state education departments routinely release such information. As of 2010, a teacher in Hawaii can make $32,713 with a bachelor's degree. Someone with a master's would earn $35,329. In San Francisco, the pay schedule doesn't go by degree but by how many credit hours teachers have earned beyond their undergraduate work. As of 2008, pay was $44,446 yearly with a bachelor's degree, but with a bachelor's and 30 additional hours, the salary was $45,031.
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Private Schools
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Private school standards can differ from institution to institution. Many of their self-imposed regulations and rules reflect the aims and philosophies of specific civic or religious institutions. However, many private schools use a third-party credentialing authority.
Department of Defense Schools
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The Department of Defense Education Activity is a tax-funded agency inside the Department of Defense. It sets standards for all elementary and secondary schools on military installations.
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