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A Career in Education

Education is second only to health care as the largest industry in the nation, employing 13.3 million Americans. Teachers account for about half of all education professionals. Others include administrators, counselors, librarians, curriculum designers, researchers, textbook writers, and office clerks. Together, these education professions add up to an amazing array of careers and jobs available to you. Career paths in education and teaching include:

Learning to Educate

Education careers typically require a college degree. Two in three education workers have a bachelor's degree or higher. Professionals at the administrative or postsecondary level typically hold a graduate degree in an education specialty.

Associate's Degree

A two-year associate's degree is sufficient for certain administrative and assistant roles such as office clerk or teacher assistant. Some colleges offer specific education administration or teacher aide degree programs.

Bachelor's Degree

The most common qualification in the industry, the four-year bachelor's degree offers the educational breadth necessary to perform effectively as a teacher or school administrator. Teachers typically prepare for the classroom with an additional teacher training program, which involves classroom practice teaching.

Master's Degree

A master's degree is required for many higher-level administrative positions, such as principal, assistant principal, librarian, and school counselor. Teachers in some states are encouraged or even required to pursue a graduate degree in education within the first few years on the job. Online degrees make it possible for teachers to acquire this career training while they work.

PhD

A doctoral degree is the standard qualification for careers at the postsecondary level. College professors must have a PhD in a particular subject area to teach at a four-year college or university. College deans and other higher education administrators also have a doctorate in a specific field or in Education Administration or Educational Leadership.

The Outlook for Education Careers

With school enrollments on the rise and a wave of retirements on the horizon, prospects are strong for education careers. The Department of Labor projects an overall wage and salary employment growth of 11 percent through 2016. Earnings for teachers depend heavily on education level and experience. Postsecondary teachers such as college professors earn the most, at $56,120 in 2006; high school teachers reported an average salary of $52,450 in 2007. Education administrators made $85,870 at the college level, and $82,120 at the K-12 level in 2007.

Online Learning for Career Advancement

With salaries closely tied to educational attainment, education professionals face a powerful incentive to boost their credentials. Online schools offer a convenient resource for obtaining career skills while balancing work and family commitments.

Education is a rewarding profession with a bright future. Whether you choose to work directly with students or support their development as an administrator or counselor, you will have the satisfaction of helping people develop their potential and achieve their dreams.

WorldWideLearn.com features accredited online education degree programs offered by leading universities and colleges. Browse the links below to find the education degree that's right for you:

Online Degrees in Education - General Programs

Education General

Master of Arts, Master of Science, Ph.D programs

Online Degrees in Education - Administration, Instruction and Theory

Corporate Training	Learning Management, Knowledge Management, Training and Performance
Curriculum Design	Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, Curriculum Studies
Distance Education	Teaching Online, Instructional Design for Online Learning, e-Learning, Distance Education
Educational Administration	Administration and Supervision, Educational Administration
Educational Administration	Adult Education Leadership, Community College Leadership, Teaching and Leadership
Educational Technology	Curriculum and Technology, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology

Online Degrees in Education - Instructional Levels

Adult Education	Adult Education and Distance Learning, Adult Education Leadership
Early Childhood Education	Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Early Childhood Development
Higher Education	Graduate Degrees in Higher Education, Leadership for Higher Education
K-12 Education	Middle Level Education, K-12 Teaching, Teacher Preparation
Teaching License	Elementary or Secondary Licensure, Resident Teacher Certification

Online Degrees in Education - Special Focus

Physical and Health Education	Physical Education, Health, Recreation, Sport
Special Education	Gifted Education, Sport Education, Education Specialist

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University of Phoenix, the Nation's leading online university, offers the following online education degree programs: Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Education / Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts in Education / Teacher Education for Elementary or Secondary Licensure

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Walden University offers the following online education degree programs and specializations: Master of Science in Education / Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Master of Science in Education / Educational Leadership Master of Science in Education / Elementary Reading & Literacy Master of Science in Education / Integrating Technology in the Classroom Master of Science in Education / Middle Level Education Master of Science in Education / Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas Master of Science in Education / Science (K-8) Master of Science in Education / Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) / Teacher Leadership Ph.D. in Education / General Program Ph.D. in Education / Adult Education Leadership Ph.D. in Education / Community College Leadership Ph.D. in Education / Early Childhood Education Ph.D. in Education / Educational Technology Ph.D. in Education / Higher Education Ph.D. in Education / K-12 Education Leadership Ph.D. in Education / Knowledge Management Ph.D. in Education / Learning Management Ph.D. in Education / Special Education Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.