2.2

WHAT OCCUPATIONS ARE IN THIS PATHWAY?

Let’s look at three occupations in the administration and administrative support pathway. Click on the card for more information, including salary.

College administrators

Postsecondary education administrators—a fancy name for college administrators—work in roles like financial aid officer, registrar, or dean.

K-12 education administrators

Elementary, middle, and high school administrators work as principals, vice principals, athletic directors, or special education directors.

Education 
and childcare administrators

Education and childcare administrators oversee activities in preschools and day care centers.

2022 median salary

$49,690

Entry-level education requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Expected job growth (2022–2032)

-3% (decline)

Number of jobs (2022)

74,800

Average number of job openings annually through 2032

4,600

2022 median salary

$101,320

Entry-level education requirements

Master’s degree

Expected job growth (2022–2032)

1% (little or no change)

Number of jobs (2022)

300,400

Average number of job openings annually through 2032

20,200

2022 median salary

$99,940

Entry-level education requirements

Master’s degree

Expected job growth (2022–2032)

4% (as fast as average)

Number of jobs (2022)

218,200

Average number of job openings annually through 2032

15,300