| The teaching career field provides a wide range of | | | | your education, there are also online courses available. |
| opportunities and experiences. You can work in the | | | | This will give you a flexible schedule and class options |
| traditional classroom environment, child care centers, | | | | to fit your busy lifestyle. Many programs even have |
| private education centers, or technical schools. The | | | | a high concentration of classes in the summer, when |
| opportunities are endless. To help you obtain your | | | | school is out. |
| goals, the top 5 colleges for teaching degrees are | | | | Being a teacher offers many benefits far beyond the |
| listed below. | | | | traditional one of helping to enrich student's lives. The |
| 1. Vanderbilt University (Nashville) | | | | teaching professional offers other benefits, such as |
| 2. Teachers College, Columbia University (New York) | | | | realistic work hours, solid paychecks, job security, |
| 3. Harvard University (Cambridge) | | | | and above average vacation time. During your |
| 4. Stanford University (California) | | | | summers, you can moonlight, pursue your hobbies, |
| 5. University of Oregon (Eugene) | | | | and work on your continuing education. |
| The teaching career field is projected to have a 13% | | | | To begin your career as a teacher, you must first be |
| job growth during the next decade. The average | | | | a student. This is the most important part and |
| salary varies according to location and specialty. On | | | | beginning your career. Bear in mind that you will likely |
| average, however, the average salary is $40,000 to | | | | have to continue your education with additional |
| $45,000. | | | | certificates and certifications after your initial |
| If you are already a professional looking to advance | | | | graduation. |