Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at University of St Thomas – Houston prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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University of St Thomas – Houston

1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX

University of St Thomas, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, Texas, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at University of St Thomas is nearly three thousand yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to UST. Scores within the range of 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1520 to 1825 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at University of St Thomas, with 37 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $28,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 each year. Some students at UST may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of St Thomas participates in athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Basketball.

Students who would like to get more about this school may take a look at their website at www.stthom.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Annual Salary: $53750

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