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Education Administrators, Postsecondary in The United States

(Directores de educación, enseñanza de nivel superior)

Education Administrators, Postsecondary -- Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)11-9033.00
Career InterestsECS
Minimum education required(Master)
Master's degree
Minimum work experience required(< 5 years)
Less than 5 years
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.7 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)192,600
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)206,100
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)16,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$55,320
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$112,400
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$194,090
Career ClusterEducation & Training
(Educación y entrenamiento)
Major Occupational GroupManagement

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