Careers in education and research
One hundred and fifteen careers across classroom teaching, school leadership, university research, instructional design, and the policy and administrative work that runs the systems young people learn inside. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 2 of 3 for Education & Research.
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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,870
Family and consumer sciences professors teach nutrition, child development, family finance, and textile science at…
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $79,350
Foreign language and literature teachers work at colleges and universities, running conversation labs and seminars on…
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,420
Postsecondary forestry and conservation science teachers lecture on topics like silviculture and forest ecology, then…
GIS Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Collects, organizes, and maintains geographic data, creates maps, and manipulates Geographic Information Systems (GIS)…
Glaciologist / Cryosphere Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,040
Studies glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, and sea ice to understand climate change impacts, sea level rise, and polar…
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $107,310
Health specialties teachers at colleges and universities train future dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, and public…
High School Science Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $72,040
Educates high school students in various scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth…
High School Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $72,040
Instruct students in one or more subjects at the secondary school level, preparing them for higher education or careers.
Horticulturist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,850
Cultivate and manage plants in various environments, applying scientific principles to optimize growth, health, and…
Instructional Aide (K-12)
High School Diploma · $36,780
Assist teachers with instructional duties, supervise students, and provide individual or small group support to…
Instructional Designer (EdTech)
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Instructional designers build digital courses for employers, schools, and healthcare providers, translating expert…
Journalism Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $78,580
Educates and trains the next generation of journalists by teaching theoretical concepts and practical skills in areas…
Learning and Development Specialist (Corporate Training)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Designs, develops, and implements training programs and materials to enhance employee skills and organizational…
Legal Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $128,500
Educates students and professionals on legal principles, theories, and practices, often within academic institutions or…
Librarian (Research Support)
Master's Degree · $68,270
Librarians specializing in research support assist patrons, typically in academic or specialized libraries, with…
Marine Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $82,220
Analyze and evaluate policies, regulations, and scientific data related to marine and coastal environments. Develop…
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $79,940
Postsecondary mathematics teachers design and deliver courses at colleges and universities, guiding students through…
Metabolomics / Lipidomics Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Analyzes small molecule metabolites and lipids in biological samples to understand metabolic pathways, disease…
Metrologist (Scientific Measurement)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develops and maintains measurement standards and calibration systems, ensuring accuracy and traceability of scientific…
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Bachelor's Degree · $64,370
Middle school teachers plan and deliver subject lessons to students aged roughly ten to fourteen, often across five or…
Mycologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Neuroscientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Neuroscientists study the nervous system to understand how the brain works, how it develops, and what goes wrong in…
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $80,250
Nursing instructors teach student nurses in classrooms and on hospital floors, correcting errors and guiding hands-on…
Palaeontologist / Palaeobiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies fossilized organisms and ancient ecosystems to understand evolutionary history, extinction events, and…
Parasitologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies parasitic organisms and their host interactions, researching tropical diseases, developing antiparasitic drugs,…
Physics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy. They conduct research to develop theories and…
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,310
Postsecondary physics teachers teach undergraduates and graduate students, splitting time between lecture halls and…
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $93,750
Conducts advanced research under the mentorship of a principal investigator, developing independent research skills,…
Preschool Teacher Assistant
High School Diploma · $36,780
Assists lead teachers in providing care and educational activities for young children in a preschool setting.…
Principal Investigator (Academic)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Leads independent research programs at universities or research institutes, securing grants, mentoring trainees,…
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,340
Psychology teachers at colleges and universities lecture, conduct research, and publish findings in their subfield.…
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,270
Recreation and fitness studies professors teach exercise physiology, programme design, and facility management to…
Research Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes experimental and computational systems to advance scientific knowledge and create…
Research Institute Director / CEO
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads a research institute or R&D organization, overseeing scientific programs, grant funding, researcher recruitment,…
Research Scientist (Industry)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,570
Conducts scientific research and experiments within a corporate setting, focusing on developing new products,…
Research Technician / Lab Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Manages daily laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, safety compliance, and…
Science Communicator / Science Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Translates complex scientific research into accessible content for public audiences through journalism, social media,…
Secondary School Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $72,040
Educates and inspires students in a secondary school setting, developing and delivering curriculum to foster academic…
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Bachelor's Degree · $72,040
Secondary school teachers plan and deliver subject lessons to groups of teenagers across multiple classes each day. The…
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,570
Social work teachers at colleges and universities train students in case assessment, documentation, and client…
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $84,290
Postsecondary sociology teachers lead courses on power, culture, and group behaviour, then grade essays and advise…
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Bachelor's Degree · $64,830
Special education preschool teachers work with three- to five-year-olds who have developmental delays, autism, or…
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree · $74,260
Secondary school special education teachers adapt lessons and write Individualized Education Programs for students with…
Stem Cell Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Synthetic Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Engineers biological systems and organisms with novel functions by designing genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and…
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Bachelor's Degree · $42,910
Postsecondary teaching assistants lead discussion sections, grade papers, and hold office hours for university faculty.…
University President / Chancellor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $104,590
Leads a university or college, overseeing academic programs, research, fundraising, athletics, enrollment, and…
Virologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
VP of Enrollment Management (Higher Ed)
Master's Degree · $104,590
Leads enrollment strategy for a college or university, overseeing admissions, financial aid, recruitment marketing, and…
VP of University Advancement / Chief Development Officer (Higher Ed)
Bachelor's Degree · $125,470
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…