Careers and Opportunities - Crafton Hills College

Associate Degree in Liberal Studies

Salary

Preschool teacher, $31,420* Kindergarten teacher, $52,840* Elementary school teacher, $56,320* Middle school teacher, $56,630* Career/technical education teacher, $56,830* Secondary education teacher, $58,690* Postsecondary teacher, $74,620* Special education teacher, preschool, $55,990* Special education teacher, K-elementary, $56,690* Special education teacher, middle school, $59,540* Special education teacher, secondary school, $60,410* Substitute teacher, $29,350*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 annual mean wage. Most positions require bachelor’s degree or above.

Career Info

The associate of arts liberal studies-teacher preparation degree is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university with the goal of a career in teaching.

Potential Careers

  • Preschool teacher
  • Kindergarten teacher
  • Elementary school teacher
  • Middle school teacher
  • Career/technical education teacher
  • Secondary education teacher
  • Postsecondary teacher*
  • Special education teacher
  • Substitute teacher
  • Journalist
  • Editor
  • Author, writer
  • Public relations specialist
  • Human resources assistant