How Can I Become a Principal?
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Question:
How much more money does a school principal make than a teacher with a master’s degree? Is additional education required to become a principal, or is a master’s degree, with teaching experience enough?
Answer:
Administrator’s salaries can vary depending on the type of school (elementary, middle, private, public) and its location. As a frame of reference, however, in 2008 the annual median wage of an elementary school principal was $85, 907, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS also reported the average annual salary for teachers who work in grades K-12 was between $47,100 to $51,180. This figure includes both teachers who hold only a bachelor’s degree and those who have a master’s degree.
It is fairly typical for most principals to begin their careers as teachers, in fact, this experience is often mandatory. As they become ready to advance to a new profession within the field, like a principal, they advance their education as well, in preparation for the change. Most jobs as principal require a master’s or doctoral degree for employment, along with experience working in a school. The program that will most likely give you the most specific training to become a principal is a Master’s in Educational Administration. While principals can have a master’s degree in a related education field, this program is designed specifically for those who are interested in running a school, as opposed to running a classroom.
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