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Education Career Path Matcher

K-12 classroom, school administration, higher ed, corporate training, curriculum/EdTech, special education, school counselor, and education policy — ranked by what matters to you.

📚 Education Career Matcher

Set your priorities. Get your ranked career path. Data from BLS, NEA Educator Employment Report 2025, and CUPA-HR Higher Education salary surveys.

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Rank what matters most

Drag the cards into order — most important at the top, least important at the bottom. This shapes your entire ranking.

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💰 Income Potential
Compensation ceiling over your career
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⚖️ Work-Life Balance
Schedule control, hours, and recovery time
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📈 Career Growth
Advancement speed and long-term trajectory
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🛡️ Job Security
Demand stability and recession resistance
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✨ Daily Satisfaction
Meaning, autonomy, and day-to-day engagement

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Five questions to personalize your education career results.

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8 education career paths scored against your priorities using NEA, BLS, and higher education workforce data.

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Your Education Career Match

Ranked by your priority weights. Click any path to see salary, schedule realities, and a candid summary.

Your Top Match

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Priority Match Score
Data sources: BLS Occupational Employment Statistics 2025, NEA 2025 Rankings and Estimates of School Statistics, CUPA-HR 2025 Higher Education Employee Compensation Survey, National Center for Education Statistics, EdSurge EdTech salary data. K-12 salary ranges reflect median across states with significant state-to-state variation. This is an informational tool, not career counseling.
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