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A Talented, Dedicated, and Well-Prepared Teacher in Every Classroom: Information Kit - September 1999

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                       SALARIES FOR TEACHERS COMPARED TO OTHER OCCUPATIONS*                           Engineering                      $43,178                          Computer Science, Programming    $40,680                          Business and Management          $38,244                          Health Professions               $38,026                          Mechanic, Operator, Laborer      $34,896                          Administrative, Clerical Support $30,560                          SCHOOL TEACHER                   $26,139                          Service Industry                 $25,562  * Average annual salaries for 1992-93 bacherlor's degree recipients employed full time in April 1997.  SOURCE: NCES, Life After College: A Descriptive Summary of 1992-93 Bachelor's Degree Recipients in 1997 (1999)

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