Your degree does not strictly determine your career, but it does point you in certain directions.
What job can you get with an elementary education degree?
Most elementary education graduates go on to become elementary school teachers, kindergarten teachers, and special education teachers. Elementary education grads also go on to become principals and preschool teachers. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in an elementary education degree will be useful:
Elementary School Teacher
Salary
58k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Low
Kindergarten Teacher
Salary
60k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Special Education Teacher
Salary
56k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Principal
Salary
97k
Growth
7%
Satisfaction
Average
Preschool Teacher
Salary
25k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Average
Teacher
Salary
45k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Childcare Program Administrator
Salary
49k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Average
Pro tip
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