Teachers and Instructors, All Other

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

What They Do

Teachers and instructors in specialized fields work with students of all ages to share expertise in subjects that fall outside traditional academic categories. They might teach anything from CPR certification and driver's education to yoga, meditation, or specialized computer software. Some focus on test preparation, helping students master standardized exams, while others teach recreational skills like photography, cooking, or music in community centers and private studios. Their workdays involve planning lessons, demonstrating techniques, providing hands-on guidance, and assessing student progress. They adapt their teaching methods to suit different learning styles and skill levels, often working one-on-one or with small groups.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Education(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$238,614
Education(grad-cert)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$232,960
Education(doctoral)University of Southern California, CA
$108,535
Education(doctoral)Columbus State University, GA
$105,126
Education(doctoral)University of West Georgia, GA
$96,760
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods(doctoral)University of New England, ME
$92,583
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education(masters)National University, CA
$91,382
Education(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$89,907
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods(doctoral)Capella University, MN
$87,860
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods(doctoral)New Jersey City University, NJ
$87,594
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods(doctoral)Kennesaw State University, GA
$87,309
Education(doctoral)Brigham Young University, UT
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Long Island University, NY
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Drexel University, PA
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Kent State University at Kent, OH
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Loyola University Chicago, IL
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Coastal Carolina University, SC
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Clarkson College, NE
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Bryan College of Health Sciences, NE
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Ana G. Mendez University, FL
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Clemson University, SC
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Gratz College, PA
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Andrews University, MI
$83,275
Education(doctoral)Fordham University, NY
$83,275

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