A Rewarding Profession
Science teachers are in great demand across the country, providing you the opportunity to work where you want with a high degree of job security. You'll spend your days sharing your love of science with your school's best students. You'll find teaching to be a challenging career that will bring you the personal satisfaction that makes it more than worth the effort.
If you need more reasons to become a teacher, read the Seven Reasons to Become a High School Science Teacher or look at Careers in High School Teaching.
Financial Incentives
The high demand for science teachers has led to the creation of many financial incentives for future teachers. Special scholarships and forgivable loans could actually pay for all your college expenses. Check out some of the teacher scholarships and financial support that is available.
Specific Programs Just for Future Teachers
The science departments in the College of Natural Sciences offer Bachelor Degree Programs designed for your future as a secondary science teacher. As you move into your career, we will continue to meet your professional development needs through our Inservice Programs provided through The Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE).
Give Teaching a Try
Opportunities to check out teaching abound. The four student organizations in the College of Natural Sciences encourage you to try tutoring:
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Teaching even at entry-level can be financially rewarding. The best new science teachers with Bachelor's degrees typically earn $35,000 to $50,000 per year for a nine-month contract. Salaries often rise rapidly. In large cities, and after earning a Master's degree, teachers sometimes make more than $100,000 per year! In addition, there are many job benefits ranging from medical, dental, and life insurance, to tuition reimbursement for graduate courses, and great retirement plans.