Beyond Baylor

What can I do with a degree in education?

The School of Education prepares educators for impact in the field through a variety of undergraduate programs, primarily, but not exclusively, in teacher preparation.

What can you expect to earn as a classroom teacher?

Teaching PhotoTeachers in Texas, including Baylor graduates, have been averaging a starting salary of almost $50,000 when working in a public school. While salaries largely depend on district type and level of experience, here is what you can expect on average (2021):

First-year teacher salaries in public schools:
Texas: $49,868
Nationally: $46,970

Average salaries in public schools:
Texas: $57,091
Nationally: $63,645

For more information, check websites like the Texas Education Agency or the National Center for Education Statistics.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Although some additional training and education may be required, you can take your education degree — and the skills it confers — into any field. Here are some of the opportunities an education degree can afford you:

Careers in EDUCATION:
  • Adult Education
  • Classroom Teaching
  • Coaching
  • College Admissions Counseling / Recruiting
  • College Teaching
  • Curriculum Design
  • Educational Consulting
  • Educational Policy
  • Guidance Counseling
  • Instructional Specialist Jobs in Schools
  • International Education
  • K-12 School or College Administration
  • Librarian Roles
  • School Administration
  • Student Life Work at Colleges
  • Substitute Teaching
  • Textbook Publishing, Writing, Editing
  • Tutoring
Careers in BUSINESS:
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Technical Writing
Careers in NONPROFIT:
  • After-School Programming
  • Family Services
  • Grant Writing
  • Homeless Education and Services
Careers in OTHER VENUES:
  • Data management
  • Health Education
  • Museum Management and Curation
  • STEM Education and Administration
  • Translating Services
  • Writing and Editing
  • Camp Services and Direction
  • Childcare Services
  • Child Life Specialization Careers
  • Juvenile Correction Services
  • Life Coaching
  • Therapy Services

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Management of People
  • Multitasking
  • Negotiation
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Service-Minded Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Systems and Data Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Technology Skills
  • Verbal, Presentation, and Written Communication

Options for GADUATE EDUCATION at Baylor:
  • MAT or MA in Teaching
  • MA or MSEd in Education
  • MA/MSED/MDiv (Joint degree with Seminary)
  • MA or MSED in Educational Psychology (ABA, GT, Twice Exceptionalities)
  • MA in School Leadership
  • MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs
  • MSEd in Sport Management