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Earning an Online Teaching DegreeIf you are interested in a degree in education or are looking to further your career in the field, an online teaching degree is a great way for busy professionals to get the credits they need.
Not only does an online teaching degree give you scheduling flexibility, but it's also likely that you'll earn your degree in less time than it would take if you were attending classes on-campus.
Accredited schools offer dozens of online teaching degrees. Here are a few that are available to you:
Looking for a school that focuses on this subject?
Here is a list of institutions and the number of programs they offer.
Levels of Online Teaching DegreesStudents seeking an online teaching degree have a wide range of alternatives from which to choose. Beginners can pursue associate's or bachelor's degrees, while education professionals can go for their doctorates. There are also many certificate classes available in areas that are more specialized.
Undergraduate teaching degrees focus on areas such as:
Secondary education majors will pick a subject area to teach, such as English, math, science or history. Most teachers eventually pursue a master's degree; in fact, many states require an advanced degree to maintain licensure. All teachers interested in administrative positions, such as principal or instructional leadership positions, will need at least a master's of education (M.Ed.), if not an educational doctorate (Ed.D.).
Even if you're going for a bachelor's degree, it's not unusual for students to finish in as little as two years. Usually, students find themselves able to handle a heavier course load online.
Educators' SalariesThe national salary average for teachers is close to $48,000, ranging from the mid $30,000's to the high $50,000's. Starting salaries vary depending on which state you work in, your previous experience teaching and your level of education. School principals averaged from $82,000 (elementary school) to nearly $93,000 (high school) in 2006, with assistant principals making an average of about $15,000 less annually. One of the lowest-paying jobs, teacher's assistant, averaged $21,000 in that same year.
Do Your ResearchBefore you put the work in, make sure the school you choose for your online teaching degree is an accredited one. A simple Internet search should give you a long list of accredited programs to choose from, especially in the field of education.
Do you have a program in mind?
Research different schools that offer any of the below programs with the links below. Associate's Programs
Bachelor's Programs
Master's Programs
Doctoral
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