Study Secondary Education abroad
A degree in Secondary Education is designed to train you to become a high school teacher or a middle school teacher, usually in a specific content area such as Mathematics, History, Science or Language.
Estimated worth of the secondary education industry
$61,820: average annual salary of a secondary school teachers
Average annual salary of top secondary school teachers
77,400 projected job openings every year over the decade
About Secondary Education
Students who earn a degree in Secondary Education will be able to teach at different levels of education including both middle and high school. Students will specialise in their certification by subject area ranging from Mathematics and Science to Language.
Is Secondary Education right for me?
Study options and costs
Postgraduate degrees can be either an MSc (Master’s of Science) or MA (Master’s of Arts) depending on what area you want to specialise in. Total program duration is two years and the average annual tuition fee is $18,548 in the US.
PhDs are usually designed for teachers who want to conduct further research in education. You could also study for an EdD (Doctor of Education), which tends to focus on administrative topics, like curriculum and policy.
Future outlook
Career pathways for Secondary Education
High School Teacher
High school teachers provide instruction, guidance, and grading to students in high school, helping students to become prepared for their lives after graduation. Teachers are required to have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education or a related field, and some states also require teachers to have another area of concentration such as Mathematics or Language. The average annual salary for high school teachers is $62,870.
Instructional coordinator
Instructional coordinators create and oversee materials used in education, curriculums and standards for teachers. Instructional coordinators also evaluate existing curriculums and methods, as well as train staff and teachers for new or revised programs. Instructional coordinators usually need a master's degree in an educational field along with related work experience, such as teaching. The average annual salary for an instructional coordinator is $61,603.
Middle school teacher
Middle school teachers typically work with students in grades sixth, seventh, and eighth. Some middle school teachers may cover a wide variety of subjects, while others may specialise in one or more areas, such as Science. Requirements vary by region/country but most schools accept bachelor's degrees in Secondary Education. The average annual salary for a middle school teacher is $49,690.
Teacher assistant
Teacher assistants work with licensed teachers and monitor, teach, grade, and assist students. These assistants typically need an associate's degree or two years of coursework in college. For individuals who have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, a teacher assistant position enables them to gain valuable experience that can help them move up to higher teaching positions. The average annual salary of a teacher assistant is $28,900.
Available scholarships
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At Western Sydney University
Sydney , Australia
Trình độ chuyên môn
Masters Degrees
Hình thức tài trợ
Fee waiver/discount
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