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10 destinations · data from BLS

Careers teachers switch into

Each page shows what the work is, U.S. median pay, whether you need a new degree or license, and a few ways to try it before you quit.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERBuild courses and training for companies, universities, and online platforms.$77,440Master's degree
CORPORATE TRAINERTeach adults at work: onboarding, software, sales, leadership.$69,280Bachelor's degree
SCHOOL COUNSELORHelp students (or adults) plan their education and careers.$64,330Master's degree
LIBRARIANHelp people find information, in schools, public libraries, or companies.$68,270Master's degree
TECHNICAL WRITERWrite manuals, help articles, and guides that make complex things clear.$90,390Bachelor's degree
HR SPECIALISTRecruit, onboard, and support employees inside an organization.$75,940Bachelor's degree
CURRICULUM EDITORPlan, review, and revise content, often for education publishers.$77,920Bachelor's degree
EVENT PLANNERArrange conferences, meetings, and professional gatherings.$61,160Bachelor's degree
NONPROFIT FUNDRAISERPlan campaigns and events that raise money for organizations.$72,550Bachelor's degree
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MGRRun programs at nonprofits and agencies that support people and families.$80,390Bachelor's degree

*Median annual pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Varies by state and sector.

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