Also called: Life Science Teacher
Teaches teenagers biology—cells, genetics, ecology—and runs labs and science clubs.
Leads a frog dissection in second period, grades lab reports during lunch, and coaches the science olympiad team after school.
Based on BLS high school teachers (~$65k).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's plus a state teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2024-34 (approx).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grading and lesson plans; teaching teens, running labs and coaching clubs stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Psychology, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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