Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist Degree

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Carthage College (Carthage)

100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI

Carthage, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at Carthage College.

Areas of study available at Carthage College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Carthage score in-between 22 to 27 on the ACT. Carthage has an admissions rate of 69% of which only 14% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Students attending Carthage may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Carthage Red Men participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about Carthage can check out their website at http://www.carthage.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 610

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $57970

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Annual Salary: $62060

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).