What can I do with a Bachelor’s in Education Studies degree?

It’s a lot more than you might think.

Our country and the world need individuals who are skilled in the field of education. Yes, we need teachers, and the Education Studies major can be a pathway to a teaching career, but it is also a way to educational and societal change outside the classroom. The Education Studies degree leads to careers in education for individuals and institutions. Because the degree is so broad-based and interdisciplinary, there are a plethora of job possibilities. If you know what career you’d like, you can usually cater the degree to your interests.The nature of the Education Studies degree, whether you take it online, residential, or hybrid, applies to many sectors of our society. You can get jobs in public or private educational institutions, nonprofits, business or corporate jobs, and service organizations. You can work in educational policy, law, or program development. You can go on to graduate school or teach in private schools. Whatever the case may be, you can see, the Bachelor’s in Education Studies is a degree that leads many directions. Graduating with an Education Studies major will give you the tools of integrating and applying systematic knowledge to helping individuals and institutions. The research component provides a valuable asset to just about every educational endeavor, as the need for assessment grows more every day. The degree will also empower you to lead within educational institutions and among children and youth for positive change. Some schools place a strong emphasis on the social justice component of the degree. Consider the following areas and job possibilities based on Depauw University’s career outlook for Education Studies majors.

Children, Family and Community Outreach

GED Instruction
Adult Education
Job/Skills training
Literacy programs
English as Second Language services
Senior services

Youth Development

Youth leadership and enrichment programs
Juvenile delinquency prevention programs
Tutoring programs
Boys and Girls clubs
YMCA

Nonprofit/Social Service Organizations

Homeless/transitional shelters
Suicide prevention programs
Refugees
At-risk programs
Peace Corps
AmeriCorps/City Year
Teach for America

Early Childhood Education (Non-certification)

Preschool/day care provider
Private pre school
Headstart
Tutoring
In home health provider

Higher Ed/Student Affairs

Academic Advisor
Career Counselor
Recruiter
College/university admissions staff

Entrepreneurship

Start own daycare
Start own tutoring services
Develop charter school, online school, and more

Social and Educational Policy

Lobbyist
Research analyst/associate
Government agencies
Special Assistant (D.C.)
Community Outreach Coordinator
Educational assessment
Think tanks

Corporate Careers

Human Resources
Marketing/sales
Customer service
Public relations
Management

Education Law

Juvenile Justice Advocate
Social Work
Family and Child Protective Services
Disabled Person’s Advocacy
Social Justice Advocacy

Development of Educational Programs

Education publishers
Developer
Instructional designer
Corporate Training Executive
Camp and Wilderness Program Development
Program Development for NGO’s, Prisons, Geriatric Homes, and Children’s Organizations
Museum Programs and Exhibitions
Science centers
Tutoring centers

Classroom Teaching (Alternative to Traditional Licensure)

Charter Schools
Peace Corp
School Administration
International Teaching
School Board Member
Day Care Administration

As you can see, there are incredible opportunities in our country and around the world for someone with knowledge and skills in education. If you are a people person or introvert, data-minded and research-driven, geared to work with individuals, or passionate about institution policy and societal issues, the Education Studies degree can lead to jobs that fit each personality and passion.