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 5 of 5 for Education & Research.
233 careers in Education & Research, page 5 of 5
Sociologists
Doctoral Degree · $101,690
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as…
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral Degree · $82,540
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of…
Special Education Coordinator
Master's Degree · $82,500
Oversees and implements special education programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support for…
Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
Master's degree · $62,000
Educate students with disabilities in elementary school settings, adapting lessons and providing individualized support…
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Bachelor's Degree · $63,620
Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical…
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Bachelor's Degree · $63,620
Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Bachelor's Degree · $64,880
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Bachelor's Degree · $62,190
Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree · $69,590
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical…
Sports Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Instruct and train athletes in a variety of sports. Develop skills, improve performance, and foster teamwork and…
Sports Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Apply scientific principles to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and optimize training programs for…
Statistical Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,205
Develops, validates, and maintains statistical programs for data analysis, reporting, and visualization in research or…
Stem Cell Researcher
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or Regenerative Medicine · $105,000
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Structural Biologist / Crystallographer
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics · $105,000
Determines three-dimensional structures of proteins and macromolecular complexes using X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,…
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Bachelor's Degree · $38,470
Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the…
Survey Researchers
Bachelor's Degree · $63,380
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives,…
Swim Instructor
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Teaches individuals or groups how to swim, focusing on water safety, stroke techniques, and aquatic skills. Instructors…
Synthetic Biologist
Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, or Bioengineering · $115,000
Engineers biological systems and organisms with novel functions by designing genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and…
Teacher Assistant
High school diploma or equivalent · $35,240
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for…
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Bachelor's Degree · $44,930
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support…
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
High School Diploma · $48,400
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for…
Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Bachelor's Degree · $48,400
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to…
Tutors
Bachelor's Degree · $40,090
Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to…
University Administrator
Master's Degree · $105,000
Oversees the daily operations and strategic planning of academic departments or university-wide programs, ensuring…
University President / Chancellor
PhD or terminal degree (EdD/JD/MD) · $400,000
Leads a university or college, overseeing academic programs, research, fundraising, athletics, enrollment, and…
University Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
University Professors are postsecondary educators and researchers who teach academic and vocational subjects to…
University Provost / VP of Academic Affairs
PhD or terminal degree · $280,000
Serves as the chief academic officer of a university, overseeing all academic programs, faculty affairs, research, and…
Virologist
Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, or Immunology · $105,000
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Ph.D. in Volcanology, Geophysics, or Geology · $85,000
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP of Enrollment Management (Higher Ed)
Master's degree (EdD valued) · $160,000
Leads enrollment strategy for a college or university, overseeing admissions, financial aid, recruitment marketing, and…
VP of University Advancement / Chief Development Officer (Higher Ed)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MPA common) · $220,000
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…
Water Resource Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory…
Youth Mentor
Bachelor's Degree · $48,000
Provides guidance, support, and positive role modeling to young individuals, helping them develop life skills, achieve…