Education Administrator

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Shape the future by enhancing educational experiences and school operations.
Drive academic success and compliance in schools, impacting countless students' lives.
Innovate and standardize teaching methods for a brighter educational landscape.

💰 Earn $122K-$164K

📚 Master Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -0.5% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement.
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.

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Minimum Education

Master Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

20,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$134,480 in California

$103,460 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Having freedom
Job security
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Education Administrator

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years