Teaching Schools
In Columbus, Georgia
Teaching faculty can choose to work at one of 2 teaching schools in Columbus. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the teaching academic community in Columbus, and the future trends. Academia in teaching includes teaching training at the following levels:
- Teaching Certificate
- Associates degree in Teaching
- Bachelors degree in Teaching
- Masters degree in Teaching
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbus Vs. Georgia Teaching Employment
| Columbus | 2,460 |
| Georgia | 134,210 |
Exactly 2,460 of the 123,340 teaching professionals employed in Georgia, work in Columbus. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of teaching professionals in Columbus has shrunk by 19%. As the number of teaching professionals in Columbus has decreased, overall employment in Columbus has increased.
Columbus Vs. Georgia Teaching employment growth
| 135,500 | 136,410 | 136,230 | 132,770 | 123,340 |
| 3,030 | 2,770 | 2,270 | 2,430 | 2,460 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Columbus
Teaching VS. All professions salaries in Columbus
| $49,429 | $47,561 | $48,457 | $56,000 | $59,110 |
| $31,920 | $33,210 | $35,050 | $36,680 | $37,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Teaching in Columbus
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbus
Salaries for teaching professionals in Columbus have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $59,110 per year was earned by teaching professionals in Columbus. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for teaching professionals in Columbus was $49,429 per year. The growth in the salary of teaching professionals in Columbus is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Teaching professionals in Columbus
10th percentile |
$41,434 |
25th percentile |
$48,120 |
50th percentile |
$58,396 |
75th percentile |
$68,982 |
90th percentile |
$80,086 |
Teaching professionals in Columbus make a median yearly salary of $58,396. The difference in pay between the teaching professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 93%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,434 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $80,086 per year.
Average Salaries for Teaching professionals and related professions in Columbus
Early Childhood Education |
$42,647 |
Special Education |
$50,220 |
Teaching |
$59,110 |
Elementary Education |
$60,705 |
Educational Leadership |
$86,360 |
Columbus teaching professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Teaching schools in Columbus
There are 2 accredited teaching schools in the city. Many of Columbus' teaching professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Teaching Programs Offered In Columbus
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
11 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 28 |
Columbus' teaching schools offer 28 teaching degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Teaching Degrees In Columbus
associate |
21 |
bachelor |
117 |
master |
96 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
35 |
| Total | 269 |
Approximately 269 students graduated from teaching courses in 2010.