Careers in Education & Research
Two hundred and thirty-three careers across classroom teaching, school leadership, university research, instructional design, and the policy and administrative work that runs the systems young people learn inside. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 5 for Education & Research.
233 careers in Education & Research, page 2 of 5
College Dean / Academic Dean
PhD or terminal degree · $175,000
Leads an academic college or school within a university, overseeing faculty, curriculum, research, accreditation, and…
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $77,800
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television…
Community College President
Doctoral degree (EdD/PhD) · $220,000
Leads a community college, overseeing workforce development, transfer programs, continuing education, and community…
Community Service Officer
High School Diploma or GED · $52,000
Perform a variety of non-sworn duties in the enforcement of law and order, keeping the peace, and providing community…
Computational Biologist
Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Computer Science · $115,000
Develops algorithms and computational tools to analyze large-scale biological data including genomics, transcriptomics,…
Computational Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $180,000
Applies computational methods and theoretical chemistry principles to solve complex chemical problems, predict…
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $96,690
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of…
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $71,470
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily…
CRISPR / Genome Editing Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Bioengineering · $120,000
Develops and applies CRISPR-Cas and other genome editing technologies for gene therapy, functional genomics,…
Curators
Master's Degree · $61,770
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other…
Curriculum Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs and develops engaging educational content and learning experiences for various audiences, ensuring alignment…
Dance Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Instructs students in various dance forms, techniques, and performance skills, fostering artistic expression and…
Dance Teacher / Studio Owner
Bachelor's degree preferred (Dance/Fine Arts; professional performance experience) · $45,000
Teaches dance technique across styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap) at private studios, schools, or…
Data Curator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Organize, maintain, and validate data to ensure its quality, accessibility, and usability for analysis and research.
Dean
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Lead academic programs, oversee faculty and staff, and ensure the quality of curriculum and instruction within a…
Department Chair
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Oversees the academic and administrative functions of a specific department within a college or university. This role…
Desk Assistant
High School Diploma or GED · $35,000
Provides administrative support and customer service at a front desk or reception area, often in an academic,…
Director of Research Compliance
Master's degree · $150,000
Directs and oversees research compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, sponsor, and university…
Disability Services Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Coordinates and provides support services for students or clients with disabilities to ensure equal access to…
Driving Instructor
High School Diploma · $48,000
Driving instructors teach individuals how to operate motor vehicles safely and effectively. They provide theoretical…
E-learning Developer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Designs, develops, and implements online learning programs and materials. This includes creating engaging course…
Early Childhood Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $50,000
Nurtures young children's development through engaging educational activities, fostering social-emotional growth and…
Ecologist / Conservation Biologist
Ph.D. in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or Environmental Science · $68,000
Studies ecosystems, species interactions, and biodiversity to inform conservation strategies, conducting field…
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $119,980
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of…
Economists
Master's Degree · $115,440
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and…
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Master's Degree · $104,070
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or…
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $103,960
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and…
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Associate's Degree · $56,270
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs,…
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $72,090
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and…
Educational Administrator
Master's Degree · $95,000
Educational Administrators oversee the daily operations, policies, and procedures of educational institutions. They…
Educational Consultant
Master's Degree · $90,000
Guides educational institutions and individuals on curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and organizational…
Educational Diagnostician
Master's Degree · $95,990
Assesses and interprets educational evaluations for students with learning disabilities. Develops individualized…
Educational Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced learning solutions and instructional materials.
Elementary School Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $62,000
Educates young students in fundamental subjects, fostering their academic and social development. Creates engaging…
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Bachelor's Degree · $62,340
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $106,120
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of…
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $78,270
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both…
Entomologist
Ph.D. in Entomology or Zoology · $65,000
Studies insects and their relationships with humans, the environment, and other organisms, working in pest management,…
Environmental Economists
Doctoral Degree · $64,910
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air,…
Environmental Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $52,000
Design and deliver educational programmes that build environmental literacy and conservation awareness for audiences…
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $87,710
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a…
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $77,280
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management.…
Family Support Worker
Associate's Degree · $50,000
Provide assistance and guidance to families facing various challenges, connecting them with resources and advocating…
Farm and Home Management Educators
Master's Degree · $58,120
Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management…
Food Safety Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Ensures food products meet safety standards and regulations through inspections, audits, and implementation of quality…
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $77,010
Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language…
Forensic Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $63,000
Collect, preserve, and analyse physical evidence from crime scenes using scientific techniques including DNA analysis,…
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $100,830
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who…
General Education Teacher
Bachelor's degree · $62,000
Educate students in a variety of subjects and grade levels, fostering intellectual and social development. Develop and…
Geographers
Bachelor's Degree · $97,200
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and…