Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist Degree

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Saint Martin’s University

3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA

Saint Martin's University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lacey, WA, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Martin's University.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1320 to 1660 for the SAT exam and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. 75% of those students that apply are accepted to Saint Martin's University, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,900. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Saint Martin's University "Saints" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Annual Salary: $82710
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $63500

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $62570
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $62070

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $64710
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $62270

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