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Bachelor•Education

Subject-area bachelor's + teacher prep

Career paths
1
Salary range
$85K–$120K
Certifications
3
Master's options
3
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Subject-area bachelor's + teacher prep
    Education
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level roleYou are here
    High School Teacher
    Mid
    3-7 years • $85K – $120K
  3. Credentials that advance you
    State teaching credential
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    MA Teaching
    Education
  5. Mid-level role
    No mid-level role mapped yet.
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

Education • Mid
High School Teacher
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to High School Teacher

Salary
$85K – $120K
Career ladder

Where the primary path leads

No advancement path mapped yet.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$85K
Average mid
$103K
Top of range
$120K
$85K$120K

Range aggregated across 1 mapped role.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Education
High
State teaching credential
Education
Medium
National Board Certification
Education
Medium
ESL authorization
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Education
High
MA Teaching
Education
Medium
MEd
Education
Medium
MA Curriculum and Instruction

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