1. College Programs:
Harding University is mainly for kindergarten teaching.
| Expenses | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm Room | $1,699 | $3,398 |
| Meal Plan 3 | $1,615 | $3,230 |
| First Year Experience Fee | $195 | |
| Direct Harding University Costs | $12,314 | $24,433 |
| Undergraduate (out-of-state) *100 for each hour above 15 hours | $5,040 (15 hrs.) | based on hourly rate |
2. Earn your teaching credential
3. Find a job
4. Your teaching career
3. 1. Teachers in Texas can retire at 65 after 5 years of service, or at 60 if their age and years of service total at least 80. Teachers who joined the retirement plan on or after September 1, 2007 must be at least 60 to use the second option
2. Average secondary school teacher salary is $53,160
3. Teacher vs. state average salary %143
4. Higher salary— Texas teachers who have a master’s degree may earn more than teachers with a bachelor’s degree.
5. Career Advancement—A master’s degree helps position teachers for other positions within the education system, such as principal or counselor.
