Revealed: Most In-Demand Education Jobs in America, 2024

If you have a passion for learning and want to pursue a career in education, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of job opportunities in this field. In fact, schools in every town are in need of educators, and the job prospects go far beyond just elementary school subjects.

To help you discover the most rapidly growing jobs in education, CEOWORLD magazine conducted a thorough analysis of the Employment Projections data. This analysis revealed occupations that are expected to have the highest increase in jobs from 2023 to 2033. The ranking of these occupations is based on the percentage of employment growth expected during this period. Overall, the data predict a 5.3 percent growth in employment from 2023 to 2033. Specifically, employment in educational institutions and library jobs is expected to grow by 7.2 percent.

There are many job opportunities available for educators at different levels like preschool, high school, and even in postsecondary institutions such as colleges and universities. Whether you are a recent graduate exploring your options or looking for a change in your mid-life career, you can check the list of the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in the field of education for some inspiration. These jobs involve educators at various levels, including preschool, elementary, middle, and high school. Additionally, there are postsecondary educators at colleges, universities, trade schools, and other graduate-level institutions. Whether you are excitedly planning for your future career or considering a career change in your mid-life, check the following list of the ten fastest-growing jobs in education for some inspiration.

1. Health specialties teachers (postsecondary)
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 24.1%
   Employment in 2023: 246,700 jobs
2. Nursing instructors and teachers (postsecondary)
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 21.5%
   Employment in 2023: 87,000 jobs
3. Self-enrichment teachers
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 17.6%
   Employment in 2023: 347,100 jobs
4. Preschool teachers (note: excludes special education)
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 15.1%
   Employment in 2023: 483,100 jobs
5. Tutors
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 14.5%
   Employment in 2023: 203,400 jobs
6. Curators
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 14.4%
   Employment in 2023: 12,900 jobs
7. Engineering teachers (postsecondary)
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 13.3%
   Employment in 2023: 45,800 jobs
8. Museum technicians and conservators
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 12.7%
   Employment in 2023: 12,700 jobs
9. Biological science teachers (postsecondary)
   Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 12.4%
   Employment in 2023: 60,200 jobs
10. Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers (postsecondary)
    Projected employment increase from 2023 to 2033: 9.8%
    Employment in 2023: 16,500 jobs

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