If you are interested in pursuing teaching, you may want to consider attending one of the 2 teaching schools in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield has a total population of 65,358 and a student population of 6,163. Of these students, 5,966 are enrolled in schools that offer teaching programs.
The largest teaching school in Springfield, by student population, is Clark State Community College. Approximately 13 students graduated in 2010 from Clark State Community College with credentials in teaching.
In 2010, 20 students graduated with a teaching degree in Springfield. In 2009 tuition at teaching schools in Springfield was $18,546 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,250 for teaching related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,772 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $7,702.
After graduating with your credentials in teaching, if you decide to work as a teacher in Springfield, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 1011 teachers in Ohio were working in Springfield. The government projects that the number of teachers in Springfield will increase by 8% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for teachers.
As a teacher in Springfield, you can expect to make an average salary of $56,450 per year. This is higher than the average salary for teachers in the state.
Clark State Community College
Address:
570 E Leffel Ln, Springfield, Ohio 45501-0570
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Wittenberg University
Address:
Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, Ohio 45504
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree