With about 1 in 4 Americans enrolled in educational institutions, educational services is the second largest industry, accounting for about 12.7 million jobs.
Most teaching positions-which constitute almost half of all educational services jobs-require at least a bachelor’s degree, and some require a master’s or doctoral degree.
Retirements in a number of education professions will create many job openings.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2014-2024 Edition
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The U.S. minimum wage in 1955 was 75 cents.
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