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Industries

Education and Training

Careers in education and training cover a lot of ground, and it’s not just teaching. In this industry, you can expect to see jobs related to planning, managing and delivering educational and training services too.

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Career Pathways

  • Administration and Administrative Support
  • Professional Support Services
  • Teaching and Training

Common Majors To Study

  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Nonprofit, Public and Organizational Management
  • Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision
  • International School Administration
  • Therapy and Counseling

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

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Education and Training

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

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Median Salary

59,910

Job Outlook

+11%
Education and Training

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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Median Salary

61,750

Job Outlook

+11%
Education and Training

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

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Median Salary

48,670

Job Outlook

+11%
Education and Training

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

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Median Salary

45,910

Job Outlook

+9%
Education and Training

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median Salary

96,430

Job Outlook

+8%
Education and Training

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median Salary

81,020

Job Outlook

+8%
Education and Training

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

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Median Salary

77,750

Job Outlook

+8%
Education and Training

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Median Salary

97,130

Job Outlook

+8%
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Military Jobs in Action

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Emily Dowdell
Sergeant | Army Reserve
Cryptologic Linguist—Command Language Program Manager
After a few fulfilling years as a teacher, Emily was looking for something new. She had a knack for speaking other languages, especially Spanish, and was looking for adventure. She found what she was looking for in the Army as a cryptologic linguist, where she helped train personnel to keep their language capabilities sharp.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Education and Training

Military Professors and Instructors

The work of a professor and instructor is multi-faceted. Professors and instructors are tasked with the design and delivery of instruction in the classroom. They spend their time teaching, conducting research, and supporting their students in a variety of academic and vocational subjects related to their military occupations. Some specialize by functional area.

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Median Salary

89,734

Workforce Count

4,069
Education and Training

Military Career Counseling / Retention Specialists

Career counseling/retention specialists provide military personnel with consultation and guidance on career exploration by reviewing their interests, education, strengths, and abilities. They support the development and implementation of career information programs and they are responsible for collecting and analyzing retention and attrition data. They provide service members with guidance and motivation in maximizing their career potential, and they provide counseling to transitioning or retiring personnel.

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Median Salary

84,424

Workforce Count

15,467
Education and Training

Military Education Administrators

Education administrators manage personnel development programs and determine training requirements, including program design and execution. They direct the development of learning objectives and lesson plans and oversee all aspects of instructional programs from designing course content to training implementation.

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Median Salary

88,645

Workforce Count

11,492
Education and Training

Military Language Officers

Language officers participate in and provide supervision in various language translation and interpretation activities related to military and intelligence operations. As part of their translation and interpretation duties, they use appropriate phrasing in their interpretation to successfully preserve the meaning and intention of the original language. They perform interviews with non-English speakers, prepare reports, and translate written material.

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Median Salary

88,487

Workforce Count

4,200
Education and Training

Military Interpreters and Translators

Interpreters and translators are responsible for training military personnel in foreign language familiarization and foreign cultural awareness. They perform written translations and they identify, translate, and summarize communications. They utilize foreign language skills, including knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, to collect and analyze intelligence information.

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Median Salary

88,487

Workforce Count

4,200
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