M.A. in Education Careers
Prepare for Careers in the Classroom and Beyond
Earn a valuable degree for continued success as an educator or coach with Greenville University’s online Master of Arts in Education. Graduates of this program can pursue positions in athletics, curriculum development, administration, special education, or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
- 5 percent job growth
- $60,320 average salary for high school teachers
- 512,900 new jobs by 2028
Employment in education careers is on the rise, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting job outlook that is on par with the national average for all occupations. Factors like increasing school enrollment and widespread participation in school sports are driving this growth.
Adult Literacy Teacher
$53,630/year
These educators teach their students to read, write, and speak English. They work with adults whose first language is not English, assessing their skills and adapting teaching methods to fit diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles. Adult literacy teachers often prepare students for the citizen exam or focus on vocabulary for jobs and daily living.
Athletic Coach
$43,227/year
Athletic coaches can work in a variety of organizations, including high schools and universities. They instruct athletes for skill development during practice and provide guidance and strategy during games. Coaches may also be responsible for ensuring their athletes maintain certain grade levels to participate.
Instructional Coordinator
$64,450/year
Instructional coordinators are responsible for developing school curricula and teaching standards. By analyzing student data and working closely with educators, they guide on course content, conduct teacher training, and more.
Special Education Teacher
$59,780/year
These educators teach students with varied abilities, helping them to achieve their full learning potential. They can work with students ranging from preschool to high school. Special education teachers create learning plans for each student, update parents on progress, and adapt lesson plans to fit student needs.
Career and salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and PayScale.com.
Additional education careers include:
- Behavioral intervention specialist
- Educational administrator
- Elementary school teacher
- English language instructor
- Language program administrator
- Private sports instructor
- Secondary school teacher
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Advance Your Education or Coaching Career
When you complete this program, you’ll be able to:
- Successfully pursue a career in coaching, curriculum and instruction, special education, or TESL.
- Coaching students: Run an athletic program as a head coach, understand all elements of sports leadership, use Christian values to coach for character building
- Curriculum and Instruction students: Build opportunities for your students, improve learning outcomes, develop the latest educational research, methods, techniques, and delivery opportunities.
- Special Education students: Help students with special needs achieve their full learning potential, broaden your qualifications as a professional working with students varied abilities.
- TESL students: Teach students for whom English is not their first language and learn to effectively communicate cross-culturally in diverse contexts.
Specialize Your Degree
Choose from four concentration options and prepare for the next step in your education or coaching career.
Career Support
Greenville University is here to support you during your program and after graduation.
Contact the Office of Career Services at (618) 664–6655 for more information.
Job Fairs
We host four job fairs per year, both on campus and through our partnerships within the Gateway Career Association.
Office of Career Services
We can help you begin your job search, make professional connections, and prepare for the job you want.
Alumni Network
When you graduate with a degree from Greenville, you’ll be a part of our extensive network of former students.
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