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Secondary Education, MS: Career Outlook

Help Prepare the Leaders of the Next Generation

Teachers help mold and shape the next generation of citizens across the world, and the demand for educators has no signs of slowing down. More than 67,000 high school openings1 and more than 42,000 middle school openings2 are projected each year despite limited employment growth. 

  • An advanced degree often provides an additional educational certification as well as incremental increase on a school's pay scale.
  • Students achieving certification in any of the areas offered can expand their certification by taking targeted state examinations.
  • The program offers continued professional growth for teachers already working in the field.
By earning your master's in secondary education, you can set yourself apart from others in the field. The program provides certifications necessary to take state tests and grow your abilities, enabling you to work in middle and high schools across the country.

Middle School teacher 

$64,290/year 

Middle school teachers typically work with students in grades 6-8, building on the fundamentals taught in elementary school and preparing them for high school. They may teach one subject to several classes throughout the day, or work with a single class, teaching every subject. They assess students and work with them to improve their abilities.1

High school teacher:

$65,220/year

High school teachers help students prepare for life after graduation. They teach students in grades 9 through 12, usually specializing in one core or elective subject area. They may instruct students from different grades throughout the day. When they are not teaching classes, high school teachers plan lessons, grade assignments and tests, and meet with other teachers and staff.2

Additional roles for graduates of our Secondary Education master's program: 

  • Instructional coordinator
  • Middle school or high school principal
  • Adult basic and secondary education teacher
  • English as a Second Language teacher

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Program Outcomes: Set Yourself Apart From the Competition

When you complete this program, you’ll be able to:
  • Draw from current research and theories on learning, development and motivation.
  • Use technology across academic disciplines at the secondary level.
  • Create a classroom environment where learning can take place.
  • Handle behavior problems in productive ways.

Scranton Career Support

Whether you’re just starting out or advancing in your field, The Roche Family Center for Career Development is here to support you.

Both before and after you graduate, our experienced advisors can help you build your career and find opportunities that suit your unique skills and talents.

Let’s work together to ensure your success. We can’t wait to get to know you.

 

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Sources:

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Middle School Teachers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm 
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, High School Teachers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm