The career outlook depends on the professional path you plan to pursue. While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects titles like career counselor and community service manager to grow between 10-12%3 — twice the national average — between now and 2031, it projects district administrator and instructional coordinator roles to grow 5% and 7%, respectively.3
Teachers intending to stay in the classroom can increase their earning potential with an MEd. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average base salary of a teacher with a master’s degree is $66,940, which is nearly a 27% increase from the base salary of a teacher with a bachelor’s degree ($52,910).4