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Middle and High School is the perfect time to start thinking about careers. Learn about the advantages of thinking about careers at a young age.

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Career development and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses help you plan and gain skills for success in your future career. Learn about CTE, Internships, and more from your CDC.

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Learn about the services and assistance your school counselor provides and how they can help you with your career planning.

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Gain skills and career experience through CTE. Learn about courses, clusters, work-based learning, student organizations (CTSOs), NTHS, industry credentials, free college courses and more.

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Postsecondary Economics Teachers

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Postsecondary Economics Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,000

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Economists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,080

($25.04/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$79,320

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,860

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$75,230

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$82,420

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,510

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$84,430

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,020

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,220

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Education Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,120

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

223

Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$82,490

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,580

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary History Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,840

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Geography Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$85,170

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,080

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,160

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,260

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

133

Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,500

($40.15/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

501

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,760

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

176

Instructional Coordinators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,460

($29.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

667

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,010

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

135

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$59,800

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Business Teachers

Star Rating:

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$71,040

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

279

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Education
Experience Needed
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Postsecondary Economics Teachers

$102,000( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Postsecondary Economics Teachers instruct students in a variety of economics related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Economists

$52,080 ($25.04/hr)

Master's degree

None

Economists conduct research, prepare reports, and evaluate issues related to monetary and fiscal policy. They also may collect and analyze statistical data.

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

$79,320 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers instruct students in a variety of area, ethnic, and cultural Studies related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

$65,860 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers instruct students in a variety of psychology subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

$75,230 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers instruct students in a variety of anthropology and archeology related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

$82,420 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of political science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

$66,510 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers instruct students in a variety of social work related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers

$84,430 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of environmental science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

$66,020 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of library science subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

$68,220 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers instruct students in a variety of philosophy and religion related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Teachers

$65,120 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Education Teachers instruct students in a variety of education related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers

$82,490 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$64,580 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Communications Teachers instruct students in a variety of communication related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary History Teachers

$68,840 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary History Teachers instruct students in a variety of history related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Geography Teachers

$85,170 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Geography Teachers instruct students in a variety of geography related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

$64,080 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers instruct students in a variety of recreation and fitness related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

$66,160 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers instruct students in a variety of sociology related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

$60,260 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers instruct students in a variety of criminal justice and law enforcement related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$83,500 ($40.15/hr)

Master's degree

None

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

$65,760 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of mathematical science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Instructional Coordinators

$61,460 ($29.55/hr)

Master's degree

None

Instructional Coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers

$68,010 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of computer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

$59,800 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of family and consumer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$71,040 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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