STATEN ISLAND, NY — Pursuing a career in education continues to be very attractive, as there is always a need for more teachers. But job opportunities in education also extend far beyond standard primary school subjects.
HeyTutor analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment projections to find the occupations with the largest projected increase in jobs from 2021 to 2031. The analysis ranks occupations by percentage increase in employment from 2021 to 2031, and according to BLS data, jobs in education are projected. grow by 7.2% during this period.
Data journalism website Stacker used the analysis to compile the 10 fastest growing jobs in education.
10. Teachers of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement (Post-secondary)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 9.8% (+1,600 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 16,500 jobs
To teach criminal justice or law enforcement at the post-secondary level, you’ll likely need a master’s degree, or even additional training like a doctorate. in criminology or law. Someone in this role could have the title of professor, adjunct professor or visiting instructor, according to Stacker.
9. Biological Science Teachers (Post-secondary)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 12.4% (+7,500 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 60,200 jobs
You will need at least a master’s degree, if not a doctorate. Topics covered in the field of biological sciences include anatomy, physiology, and biology. Most professionals in this job category work in colleges and universities, although some jobs also exist in hospitals, trade schools and scientific research facilities, according to Stacker.
8. Technicians and museum curators
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 12.7% (+1,600 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 12,700 jobs
Museum technicians and conservators care for objects in a museum’s collection — whether they’re fossils, gems and plants or art, textiles and historical artifacts, Stacker says. . Technicians and curators restore and prepare collections for storage and documentation and prepare them for exhibition and organize exhibitions. Most jobs in this category require at least a bachelor’s degree and considerable museum experience, according to Stacker.
7. Engineering teachers (post-secondary)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 13.3% (+6,100 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 45,800 jobs
These teachers can educate students in subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Most of those jobs are in colleges and universities, with fewer jobs available in junior colleges and trade and technical schools, according to Stacker.
6. Curators
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 14.4% (+1,900 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 12,900 jobs
If you want to play a more strategic role in museums, you can consider becoming a curator. They work with a museum’s collections – but instead of curating artifacts and objects, they may plan the acquisition of future objects, create themes and exhibits around them, or conduct special research projects , says Stacker. Curators may also work to educate the public about a museum’s collection and participate in visitor events.
5. Tutors
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 14.5% (+29,500 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 203,400 jobs
According to Stacker, tutors work with students outside of primary education class time to support their understanding of learning or prepare them for standardized tests. They can cover a variety of topics, including math, reading, and SAT prep. Education requirements vary similarly – some tutoring jobs may require a bachelor’s degree, while others may seek current students.
4. Preschool teachers (note: excludes special education)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 15.1% (+72,900 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 483,100 jobs
According to Stacker, increased attention to early childhood education may have contributed to the projected growth in jobs for preschool teachers, a role that often requires only a high school diploma. They can be employed in day care centers or elementary schools and focus on the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of 3- and 4-year-old children.
3. Self-Enrichment Teachers
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 17.6% (+61,300 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 347,100 jobs
Self-enrichment educators can teach dance, art, music, martial arts, or driving – instructing their students in the subjects they want to learn for their personal enjoyment. These jobs vary widely by background and subject, meaning some may only require a bachelor’s degree, while others require a master’s or doctorate, Stacker said.
2. Nurse instructors and teachers (post-secondary)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 21.5% (+18,700 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 87,000 jobs
With a shortage of nurses on the horizon, there will be a need for more nurses – and therefore, nursing instructors and teachers to train them.
This job usually requires at least a master’s degree, if not a doctorate, and teaching expertise. Colleges, universities, junior colleges, general medical and surgical hospitals, and technical and trade schools employ nursing instructors and teachers, according to Stacker.
1. Teachers of health specialties (post-secondary)
— Projected increase in employment from 2021 to 2031: 24.1% (+59,400 jobs)
— Employment in 2021: 246,700 jobs
According to Stacker, health specialty teachers can include instructors in dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and even veterinary medicine. A master’s or doctoral degree is usually required.
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