Business teachers often serve as the foundation for future leaders. Just ask any executive – they likely have a story about a teacher or educator who guided or inspired them on the path to success. There’s quite a need for educators these days, both in the school system and within corporations, and the need is expected to rise in the coming decade.

At UNI Business, consider a business teaching degree, which opens the door for many career routes. Here are a few of the top positions.  

Average salaries from Payscale.com.

Principal

2022 average salary: $91,624

Taking the schooling route might eventually land you a role as a principal, which oversees schools and establishes educational goals, policies and procedures. Both teachers and students report to the principal. The typical route begins with teaching, then transitions to education administration and working up the ladder.

Leadership is an important trait for a successful principal. You’ll have to establish goals and objectives and design strategic plans for the entire school. It’s also important to develop a culture for both teachers and students – similar to a leader in any organization – all with the goal of providing a quality and safe learning experience.

Education Consultant

2022 average salary: $62,661

Education program consultants are needed to analyze, plan, develop, administer and evaluate education programs in schools. They often work with state agencies and educational institutions to ensure both are working together and understand each other’s objectives. They also help create new educational opportunities designed to improve outcomes in public schools.

Corporate Trainer

2022 average salary: $57,205

Off the typical teaching path, corporate training takes an educational background and applies it to a specific company or topic. Subjects can run the gamut, from benefits to soft skills to how certain computer programs work. The goal is to teach new employees skills that will help them grow within an organization and in their careers while promoting company culture.

Job duties include creating and designing education programs, administering plans and serving as an educational resource for employees.

Business Teacher

2022 average salary: $50,726

If you want to get into education but with a business focus, this could be the avenue for you. Pay varies wildly depending on level (post-secondary, elementary, middle school, etc.), but the fundamentals of the role remain the same – creating lesson plans, teaching business fundamentals and guiding students with an interest in business.

To became a business educator, you’ll follow a similar route as a traditional teacher. Requirements vary by state, but they typically include an internship or student teacher program, passing qualification tests and applying for openings.

Academic Adviser

2022 average salary: $44,756

For those interested in guiding students through their academic endeavors, this role stands out. Working within either a college/university or high school, you’ll partner with students on their career goals and suggest kills to learn, classes to take and more. Academic advisers can also connect students with support for a range of topics, including mental health and job or college applications.