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Middle and High School is the perfect time to start thinking about careers. Learn about the advantages of thinking about careers at a young age.

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Career development and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses help you plan and gain skills for success in your future career. Learn about CTE, Internships, and more from your CDC.

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Learn about the services and assistance your school counselor provides and how they can help you with your career planning.

What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

Gain skills and career experience through CTE. Learn about courses, clusters, work-based learning, student organizations (CTSOs), NTHS, industry credentials, free college courses and more.

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Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,500

($40.15/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

501

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Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,220

($30.40/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

377

Training and Development Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,120

($28.90/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,824

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,670

($29.65/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,987

Rehabilitation Counselors

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$38,440

($18.48/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

295

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,860

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Health Education Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,170

($25.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

118

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,510

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Social Science Research Assistants

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,040

($24.06/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

419

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,020

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,820

($24.43/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

810

Postsecondary Education Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,120

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

223

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,580

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,080

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,160

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Teaching Assistants

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$30,070

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

210

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,260

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

133

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,760

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

176

Instructional Coordinators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,460

($29.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

667

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$45,980

($22.10/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

231

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,010

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

135

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$59,800

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Postsecondary Business Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$71,040

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

279

Secondary School Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$48,980

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,134

Middle School Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$48,790

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,742

Elementary School Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$48,290

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,482

Religious Activities and Education Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$70,450

($33.87/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

614

Secondary School Special Education Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$49,940

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

302

School Psychologists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,330

($30.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Middle School Career/Technical Education Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,550

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

101

Secondary School Career/Technical Education Teachers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,500

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

360

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

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Education: Master's degree

Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$72,760

($34.98/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$49,630

($23.86/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

489

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Postsecondary Education Administrators

$83,500($40.15/hr)

Master's degree

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Social and Community Service Managers

$63,220 ($30.40/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Training and Development Specialists

$60,120 ($28.90/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Training and Development Specialists plan and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.

Human Resources Specialists

$61,670 ($29.65/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Rehabilitation Counselors

$38,440 ($18.48/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Rehabilitation Counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

$65,860 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers instruct students in a variety of psychology subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Health Education Specialists

$52,170 ($25.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Health Education Specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Community health workers advocate for residents' needs with healthcare providers and social service organizations. They implement wellness strategies by collecting data and discussing health concerns with members of specific populations. Although the two occupations often work together, the responsibilities of health education specialists and community health workers are distinct.

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

$66,510 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers instruct students in a variety of social work related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Social Science Research Assistants

$50,040 ($24.06/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social Science Research Assistants work with social scientists in laboratories, on surveys, and on other social science research. They may help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

$66,020 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of library science subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

$50,820 ($24.43/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors counselors help students develop academic and social skills and plans for after graduation. Career counselors and advisors help students and other clients develop skills, explore an occupation, or choose an educational program that will lead to a career.

Postsecondary Education Teachers

$65,120 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Education Teachers instruct students in a variety of education related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$64,580 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Communications Teachers instruct students in a variety of communication related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

$64,080 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers instruct students in a variety of recreation and fitness related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

$66,160 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers instruct students in a variety of sociology related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Teaching Assistants

$30,070 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Teaching Assistants assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

$60,260 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers instruct students in a variety of criminal justice and law enforcement related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

$65,760 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of mathematical science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Instructional Coordinators

$61,460 ($29.55/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Instructional Coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

$45,980 ($22.10/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Preschool and Childcare Center Directors supervise and lead staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their center's program, which may include before- and after-school care.

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers

$68,010 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of computer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

$59,800 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of family and consumer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$71,040 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Secondary School Teachers

$48,980 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Secondary School Teachers help prepare students for life after High School graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college or to enter the job market.

Middle School Teachers

$48,790 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Middle School Teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grade. Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals taught in elementary school and prepare students for high school.

Elementary School Teachers

$48,290 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Elementary School Teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school.

Religious Activities and Education Directors

$70,450 ($33.87/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Religious Activities and Education Directors coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. They can provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Secondary School Special Education Teachers

$49,940 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Secondary School Special Education Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities.

School Psychologists

$63,330 ($30.45/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

School Psychologists diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school.

Middle School Career/Technical Education Teachers

$52,550 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Middle School Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers provide training in subjects such as auto repair, cosmetology, and culinary arts. They teach vocational and technical content to give students the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.

Secondary School Career/Technical Education Teachers

$50,500 ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Secondary School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers provide training in subjects such as auto repair, cosmetology, and culinary arts. They teach vocational and technical content to give students the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

$72,760 ($34.98/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

$49,630 ($23.86/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalency credential.

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