Teaching Schools
In Las Vegas, New Mexico
Teaching faculty can choose to work at one of 2 teaching schools in Las Vegas. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in teaching in the city of Las Vegas, which encompasses teaching training at the following levels:
- Teaching Certificate
- Associates degree in Teaching
- Bachelors degree in Teaching
- Masters degree in Teaching
Statistics
Professional Trends
Las Vegas Vs. New Mexico Teaching Employment
| Las Vegas | 2,810 |
| New Mexico | 27,140 |
Of the 25,390 teaching professionals employed in New Mexico, 2,810 work in Las Vegas. There has been a 8% decline in the number of teaching professionals in Las Vegas between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for teaching professionals in Las Vegas has decreased, overall employment in Las Vegas has increased.
Las Vegas Vs. New Mexico Teaching employment growth
| 28,410 | 28,260 | 29,230 | 28,030 | 25,390 |
| 3,040 | 3,100 | 3,250 | No data | 2,810 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Las Vegas
Teaching VS. All professions salaries in Las Vegas
| $49,834 | $50,884 | $49,961 | No data | $54,675 |
| $30,080 | $30,850 | $32,030 | No data | $33,100 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Teaching in Las Vegas
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Las Vegas
As the number of teaching professionals in Las Vegas has shrunk, salaries for teaching professionals have increased. In 2010 Las Vegas teaching professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,675. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for teaching professionals in Las Vegas was $49,834 per year. The growth in the salary of teaching professionals in Las Vegas is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Teaching professionals in Las Vegas
10th percentile |
$32,663 |
25th percentile |
$41,364 |
50th percentile |
$51,544 |
75th percentile |
$65,197 |
90th percentile |
$76,667 |
Teaching professionals in Las Vegas earn a median salary of $51,544 per year. The 10% of teaching professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,663 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 135% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Teaching professionals and related professions in Las Vegas
Early Childhood Education |
$39,873 |
Special Education |
$52,000 |
Teaching |
$54,675 |
Elementary Education |
$56,888 |
Educational Leadership |
$81,483 |
On average teaching professional salaries in Las Vegas are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Teaching schools in Las Vegas
There are 2 accredited teaching schools in the city. Many of Las Vegas' teaching professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Teaching Programs Offered In Las Vegas
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 9 |
Las Vegas' teaching schools offer 9 teaching degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Teaching Degrees In Las Vegas
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
101 |
master |
31 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 145 |
In 2010 approximately 145 students graduated from teaching courses.