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Education

Bachelor's degree pathway in Education for career exploration, job matching, certifications, and graduate degree planning.

Career paths
5
Salary range
$32K–$90K
Certifications
8
Master's options
5
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Junior Education Program Coordinator
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    Instructional Design Certificate
    Professional
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Public Administration
    Graduate Degree
  4. Next career level
    Director of Emergency Management Specialist
    Public Service
  5. Future salary potential
    $90K potential
    Top of range across mapped roles
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

Career ladder

Where each path leads

Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Emergency Management Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Emergency Management Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Emergency Management Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Training Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Training Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Training Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Nonprofit Program Manager
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Nonprofit Program Manager
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Nonprofit Program Manager
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Education Administrator
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Education Administrator
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Education Administrator
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Teacher
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Teacher
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Teacher
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Public Administration Analyst
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Public Administration Analyst
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Public Administration Analyst
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Grant Writer
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Grant Writer
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Grant Writer
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Curriculum Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Curriculum Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Curriculum Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Urban Planner
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Urban Planner
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Urban Planner
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Elementary School Teacher
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Elementary School Teacher
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Elementary School Teacher
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Learning and Development Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Learning and Development Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Learning and Development Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Probation Officer
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Probation Officer
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Probation Officer
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Legislative Assistant
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Legislative Assistant
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Legislative Assistant
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Compliance Officer
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Compliance Officer
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Compliance Officer
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Academic Advisor
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Academic Advisor
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Academic Advisor
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Instructional Designer
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Instructional Designer
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Instructional Designer
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Public Affairs Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Public Affairs Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Public Affairs Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate ESL Teacher
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    ESL Teacher
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of ESL Teacher
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Student Success Coach
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Student Success Coach
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Student Success Coach
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Program Analyst
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Program Analyst
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Program Analyst
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Social Services Coordinator
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Social Services Coordinator
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Social Services Coordinator
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Case Manager
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Case Manager
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Case Manager
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Policy Analyst
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Policy Analyst
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Policy Analyst
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate High School Teacher
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    High School Teacher
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of High School Teacher
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Education Program Coordinator
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Education Program Coordinator
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Education Program Coordinator
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Tutor
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Tutor
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Tutor
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate Special Education Teacher
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Special Education Teacher
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Special Education Teacher
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Community Outreach Coordinator
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Community Outreach Coordinator
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Community Outreach Coordinator
    Senior8-15+ years
Public Service
  1. 1
    Associate Government Relations Specialist
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    Government Relations Specialist
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Government Relations Specialist
    Senior8-15+ years
Education
  1. 1
    Associate School Counselor
    Entry0-2 years
  2. 2
    School Counselor
    Mid3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of School Counselor
    Senior8-15+ years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$32K
Average mid
$60K
Top of range
$90K
$32K$90K

Range aggregated across 5 roles mapped to this degree.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Professional
High
Instructional Design Certificate
Professional
Professional
High
Google Certified Educator
Professional
Professional
High
Grant Writing Certification
Professional
Professional
High
Certified Emergency Manager
Professional
Professional
High
TESOL Certification
Professional
Professional
High
PMP
Professional
Professional
Medium
Special Education Credential
Professional
Professional
Medium
NIMS Certification
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Public Administration
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Education
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Urban Planning
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Counseling
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Public Policy
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