Education and Teaching

The Education & Teaching pathway combines the study of developmental science and education with the hands-on application needed for university transfer and entrance into careers in child development, education, or social services. There are many career options within this field to explore. Career options in this pathway range from requiring a certificate to earning a bachelor’s degree to enter the field.

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Education Programs

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Child DevelopmentAssociate in Science- n/a
Transitional KindergartenCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Elementary Teacher EducationAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Child DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Child Development Associate TeacherCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    • Job growth:
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    $ Average Salary $ $

  • Art Therapists

    Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 38,840
    • High salary: 120,050
    • Average salary: 65010
    Rising Job Growth $ 65,010 Average Salary $38,840 $120,050

  • Childcare Workers

    High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 22,900
    • High salary: 44,560
    • Average salary: 32050
    Rising Job Growth $ 32,050 Average Salary $22,900 $44,560

All Careers in Education and Teaching (37)

Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Psychologists, All Other- n/a- n/a117,580
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising98,340
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Clinical & Counseling PsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising95,830
Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Nursing Instructors & Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Art TherapistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Music TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Therapists, All Other- n/a- n/a65,010
Marriage & Family TherapistsMaster's degreeRising63,780
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degreeStable60,280
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable44,930
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education- n/aStable37,120
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
NeurologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other- n/a- n/a
Home Health AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising
Personal Care AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a

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