Become a Teacher in Oregon

At $48,330*, Oregon was ranked 15th in the nation for average teacher salaries in 2005. Oregon is relatively low on the scale for cost of living which should push that number 15 up even a few more notches. This is not surprising when considering the beautiful and highly educated cities in Oregon. We predict Oregon will continue to be among the top states for educational funding for some time to come.

Future Oregon Teachers: Starting pay is only one perk to beginning a career in education in Oregon. Teacher mentoring programs and support teams have paved the way for progress across the board in Oregon's public educational system. One requirement of new and old teachers alike, is continuing education and higher qualifications. For those who wish to make the most change in their communities however, further education is something to look forward to. Gather information on certification and advanced degree programs that will help propel your career in education.

Current Oregon Teachers and Administrators: Experienced teachers and administrators in Oregon have garnered significant support for education. However, leadership roles are constantly needing to be filled as many retire or move on to other positions in education. Oregon needs highly educated and qualified individuals with proven track records of educational success to carry the torch. If you are an experienced teacher or administrator in Oregon who wishes to create mobility for your career, an ability to be the best educator you can be and also earn a more satisfying salary, Oregon's public education system is making enticing compensation packages for those who earn their Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from accredited universities.

* NEA 2005 Stats

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Grand Canyon University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • B.S. in Early Childhood (Online)
  • B.S. in Elementary Education - Math (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • B.S. in Elementary Education - Science (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • B.S. in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major) (Online)
  • B.S. in Secondary Education - Business Education (Online)
  • B.S. in Secondary Education - English (Online)
  • B.S. in Secondary Education - Math (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading - Elementary Education (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Reading - Secondary Education (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Technology (Does not lead to teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Education Administration (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Special Education (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Special Education - Certified Special Educators (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Special Education with Credential (Leads to initial teacher licensure) (Online)
  • M.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Online)
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - Christian Ministry (Online)
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership (Online)
  • Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership - K-12 Leadership (Online)
  • B.A. in Christian Studies (Online)
  • B.A. in Christian Studies - Biblical Studies (Online)
  • B.A. in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry (Online)
  • M.A. in Christian Studies - Christian Leadership (Online)
  • M.A. in Christian Studies - Pastoral Ministry (Online)
  • M.A. in Christian Studies - Urban Ministry (Online)
  • M.A. in Christian Studies - Youth Ministry (Online)

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Keiser University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Education Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education - Teaching & Learning (Online)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (Online)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
  • Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (Online)
  • Graduate Certificate in Career College Administration (Online)
  • Joint Master of Science in Education and Master of Business Administration (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education - Allied Health Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education - College Administration (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education - Leadership (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education - Online Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • Associate of Arts in General Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)

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University of Southern California - Rossier School of Education

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching (Online)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching - Gifted Education Certificate (Online)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching - TESOL (Online)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching w/ Teaching Credential (Online)

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Capella University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership and Administration (Online)
  • PhD in Leadership for Higher Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Development (Online)
  • EdD in Educational Leadership & Management (Online)
  • EdD in Reading and Literacy (Online)
  • EdS in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • EdS in Leadership in Educational Administration (Online)
  • Master of Science in Adult Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Early Childhood Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Instructional Design for Online Learning (Online)
  • Master of Science in K-12 Studies in Education (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Leadership in Educational Administration (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Reading and Literacy (for licensed K-12 teachers) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Training and Performance Improvement (Online)
  • PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • PhD in Instructional Design for Online Learning (Online)
  • PhD in K-12 Studies in Education (Online)
  • PhD in Leadership in Educational Administration (Online)
  • PhD in Management Education (Online)
  • PhD in Postsecondary and Adult Education (Online)
  • PhD in Professional Studies in Education (Online)
  • PhD in Special Education Leadership (Online)
  • PhD in Training and Performance Improvement (Online)
  • PhD in Information Technology Education (Online)

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Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Graduate Certificate - Child & Adolescent Psychology (Online-Blended)

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Ashford University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - English (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - English Language Learner Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - History (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Library Science and Media (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Child Development (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration - Infant and Toddler Care (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Health Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Instructional Design (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - Early Childhood Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - Elementary Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - Early Childhood Education (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - Education Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Military Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - English/Language Arts (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - History (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - Liberal Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - English/Language Arts (Online)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Social Science - History (Online)

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University of Phoenix

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
  • Continuing Education for Educators
  • Educational Specialist
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
  • Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision
  • Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training
  • Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction/Reading
  • Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
  • Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education
  • Master of Arts in Education/Special Education
  • Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leadership

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Kaplan University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science in Higher Education - Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Online)
  • BSPY - Child Development (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (Online)
  • MSE - Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Higher Ed (Online)
  • MSE - Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Organizations (Online)
  • Master of Science in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership (Online)
  • Master of Science in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning (Online)
  • Master of Science in Higher Education - Online College Teaching (Online)
  • Master of Science in Higher Education - Student Affairs (Online)

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Walden University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Adult Learning (Online)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Childhood Studies (Online)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Education (Online)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Higher Education (Online)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Child Development (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Educational Studies (Online)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (Online)
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) (Online)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Course-based) (Online)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (KAM-based) (Online)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Mixed-Model) (Online)
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
  • Teacher Preparation Program with Master of Arts in Teaching (Online)

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Pacific Oaks College

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (online)

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American InterContinental University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • MEd - Adult Education and Training (Online)
  • MEd - Classroom Integration of Technology (Online)
  • MEd - Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • MEd - Educational Assessment and Evaluation (Online)
  • MEd - Instructional Design (Online)
  • MEd - Leadership of Educational Organizations (Online)

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Northeastern University - College of Professional Studies

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development (Online)

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California Lutheran University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • EdD in Higher Education Leadership (Online)

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Post University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Education (Online)

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Colorado Technical University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Associate of Science in General Studies (Online)
  • Doctor of Management in Graduate Level Instructional Practices (Online)
  • Doctor of Management in Private Sector Higher Education Leadership (Online)

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DeVry University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate - Education Leadership (Online)
  • Certificate - Educational Technology Leadership (Online)
  • Graduate Certificate - Curriculum Leadership (Online)
  • Master's - Education (Online)

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Keller Graduate School of Management

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology (Online)
  • Master's in Educational Technology (Online)

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University of the Rockies

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • MA in Psychology - Educational Leadership (Online)
  • PsyD - Educational Leadership (Online)

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University of San Diego

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • M.Ed in 21st Century Literacies (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • M.Ed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) (Online)
  • M.Ed in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Inclusive Education (Online)

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Saint Joseph's University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Autism Studies (Online)
  • Graduate Certificate Instructional Technology Specialist (Online)
  • MS in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing w/PA Hearing Impaired K-12 (Online)
  • Master of Science in Instructional Technology (Online)
  • Master of Science in Instructional Technology Specialist (Online)
  • Master of Science in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification (Online)
  • Master of Science in Special Education (Online)
  • Master of Science in Special Education (with Wilson Reading Certification) (Online)
  • Master of Science in Special Education with Autism spectrum Disorders' Endorsement (Online)
  • Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (Online)
  • Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired K-12 Certification (Online)
  • Special Education Certification (Online)

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Western Governors University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) (Online)
  • B.A. Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
  • B.A. Science (5-12 Biological Science) (Online)
  • B.A. Science (5-12 Chemistry) (Online)
  • B.A. Science (5-12 Geosciences) (Online)
  • B.A. Science (5-12 Physics) (Online)
  • B.A. Science (5-9) (Online)
  • B.A. Special Education (Online)
  • Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12) (Online)
  • Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership (Online)
  • M.A. English Language Learning (PK-12) (Online)
  • M.A. Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12) (Online)
  • M.A. Science Education (5-12 Biological Science) (Online)
  • M.A. Science Education (5-12 Chemistry) (Online)
  • M.A. Science Education (5-12 Geosciences) (Online)
  • M.A. Science Education (5-12 Physics) (Online)
  • M.A. Science Education (5-9) (Online)
  • M.A. Teaching (K-8)
  • M.A. Teaching --Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
  • M.A. Teaching --Science (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
  • M.A. Teaching --Social Science (5-12) (Online)
  • M.Ed. Instructional Design (Online)
  • M.Ed. Learning and Technology (Online)
  • M.S. Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
  • M.S. Educational Leadership (Online)
  • M.S. Special Education (K-12) (Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Science (5-9 or 5-12) (Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Social Science (5-12) (Online)
  • Post-bacc Teacher Prep Prgm (K-8) (online)

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Queens University of Charlotte

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (Online)

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Concordia University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Ed.D in Educational Administration (Online)
  • Ed.D in Teacher Leadership (Online)
  • M.Ed in Career and Technical Education (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Adolescent Literacy (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Career and Technical Education (CTE) (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - ECE (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - ESOL (K-Adult) (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - English Language Development (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Environmental Education (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Equity, Ethics, and Justice
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Methods & Curriculum (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Science (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Teacher Leadership (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - The Inclusive Classroom (SPED) (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - eLearning/Technology Education (Online)
  • M.Ed in Educational Leadership (Online)
  • M.Ed in Special Education - Early Childhood/Elementary Education (Online)
  • M.Ed in Special Education - Middle Level/High School Education (Online)
  • BS in Career and Technical Education (Online)
  • BS in Early Childhood Education (Birth - 5 Years) (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Common Core State Standards Instructional Leader (Online)
  • M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction - Social Studies (Online)

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Purdue University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology (Online)

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Full Sail University

Campuses: Online

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology (Online)

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University of Phoenix

Campuses: Oregon

Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education/Early Childhood
  • Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education/Middle Level
  • Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education - High School/Middle Level

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Marylhurst University

Campuses: Marylhurst

Degrees Offered:

  • Post-Master's Certificate in Reading Endorsement
  • Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle & Secondary Education
  • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood / Elementary Education
  • Certificate in Pastoral Care
  • Master of Arts in Applied Theology
  • Master of Divinity

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DeVry University

Campuses: Portland

Degrees Offered:

  • Master's - Education
  • Certificate - Educational Technology Leadership
  • Certificate - Education Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate - Curriculum Leadership

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*Teacher Salary Information For 2008—2009

Average Beginning Teacher Salary: $31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary: $77,740 Elementary School Principals: $82,414 Middle School Principals: $87,866 High School Principals: $92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.

Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.

On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!

* BLS Statistics