What can you do with a bachelor’s in education?
A bachelor's degree in education can help you gain the skills you need to get hired as a teacher and have a positive influence on your community. Find out how you can use your bachelor's degree in education in this guide from edX.
Amanda PhaganamandaWritten by: Shelby Campbell and Susan Maphis, Edited by: Mitch Jacobson
Last updated: July 24, 2025
The broad liberal arts curriculum taught in most undergraduate education programs applies to various fields. While many earn their bachelor's in education intending to teach, holding this degree opens up a realm of other possible careers. Read on to find out what you can do, in addition to teaching, with a bachelor's in education.
Jobs you can get with a bachelor's in education degree
A bachelor's degree in education can qualify you for education-related jobs in teaching, educational policy development, and school administration. The skills you will learn in a bachelor's in education program may also prepare you for other careers.
Below are some career options for bachelor's in education program graduates, along with corresponding salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Teacher
Teachers educate students at various levels, develop lesson plans, and assess student work. They may teach subjects such as English, math, or science. They may also teach at certain grade levels, such as high school or middle school.
Teachers must be licensed or certified in each state where they plan to teach. They must have excellent communication, critical thinking, leadership, and organizational skills — all of which a bachelor's in education can help with.
The median annual salary for all educational instruction and related occupations is $59,220, according to the BLS (May 2024). But salaries can vary depending on factors such as grade level, subject matter, even location.
Common teaching roles that require a bachelor's degree in education include:
| Role | Median pay (2024) |
|---|---|
| Adult basic and secondary education and English as a Second Language (ESL) | $59,950 |
| Career and technical education teachers | $62,910 |
| Kindergarten and elementary school teachers | $62,310 |
| Middle school teachers | $62,970 |
| High school teachers | $64,580 |
| Special education teachers | $64,270 |
The BLS projects that teaching positions will experience fairly slow job growth between 2023-33. However, job openings for teachers remain steady as people leave the workforce for retirement or change careers.
Project management specialist
A project management specialist works across various industries in planning, organizing, and coordinating a project's budget, schedule, and other details. They communicate with clients, direct staff in carrying out work, and monitor progress. They must also troubleshoot problems that may arise.
A bachelor's degree in education provides graduates with communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills that are valuable for project management roles.
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $100,750
- Job outlook (2023-2033): +7%
Training and development specialist
Training and development specialists work for companies within every industry. They develop, organize, and administer training programs to improve employee skills and knowledge.
A bachelor's in education prepares training and development specialists in methods of instruction, communication skills, organizational skills, and assessment methods.
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $65,850
- Job outlook (2023-2033): +12%
Archivist, Curator, and Museum Worker
Archivists, curators, and museum workers display, restore, and preserve archival and historical artifacts. They may also oversee museum materials and develop supporting educational materials that provide context for visitors.
A bachelor's in education can help archivists, curators, and museum workers understand how to engage visitors through programming and communication.
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $57,100
- Job outlook (2023-2033): +11%
Historian
Historians analyze and catalogue historical materials to document the past, educate others, and provide context for current affairs. They may do this for municipalities, museums, colleges, and other archival institutions.
For historians, a bachelor's degree in education can provide the foundational skills for examining firsthand sources, devising conclusions, and communicating with learners about their findings.
- Median annual salary (May 2024): $74,050
- Job outlook (2023-2033): +6%