Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
$104,070
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-2% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee all school operations, including daily school activities.
Programs That Prepare You
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