Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$61,540/yr
Typical range
$49,100 – $77,690
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors does
Teach foundational academic skills, high school equivalency programs, and English language instruction to adult learners seeking to improve their education and opportunities.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
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