Educational Services

Industries in the Educational Services subsector provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. The instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers.

The subsector is structured according to level and type of educational services. Elementary and secondary schools, junior colleges and colleges, universities, and professional schools correspond to a recognized series of formal levels of education designated by diplomas, associate degrees (including equivalent certificates), and degrees. The remaining industry groups are based more on the type of instruction or training offered and the levels are not always as formally defined. The establishments are often highly specialized, many offering instruction in a very limited subject matter, for example ski lessons or one specific computer software package. Within the sector, the level and types of training that are required of the instructors and teachers vary depending on the industry.

Establishments that manage schools and other educational establishments on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified in the educational services subsector based on the type of facility managed and operated.

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Occupations in Demand in the Educational Services Industry
Education Administrators	$82,431	160	Low	110	117	Bachelor's or higher degree
Financial Managers	$74,338	190	Medium	70	136	Bachelor's or higher degree
Medical & Health Services Managers	$67,922	170	High	80	183	Bachelor's or higher degree
Electrical Engineers	$67,160	80	High	30	73	Bachelor's degree
General & Operations Managers	$65,779	920	Low	470	883	Bachelor's or higher degree
Physical Therapists	$64,062	80	Medium	20	70	Bachelor's or higher degree
Computer Systems Analysts	$63,579	100	High	20	57	Bachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers	$62,007	30	Low	5	5	Bachelor's or higher degree
Management Analysts	$58,072	70	Low	80	135	Bachelor's degree & work exp
Computer Programmers	$56,455	70	Medium	50	100	Bachelor's degree
Computer Software Engineers	$56,426	110	Medium	20	122	Bachelor's degree
Occupational Therapists	$55,825	40	Low	ND	ND	Bachelor's or higher degree
Network Systems & Data Analysts	$53,833	60	High	20	80	Bachelor's degree
First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installation, & Repair Workers	$53,057	370	High	220	347	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Network & Computer Systems Admins.	$51,735	150	High	30	113	Bachelor's degree
Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists	$50,998	60	Medium	40	76	Bachelor's or higher degree
Registered Nurses	$50,742	600	High	750	1,908	Assoc./Bachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers	$50,363	170	High	150	236	Bachelor's degree
Social & Community Service Managers	$49,781	70	Low	40	100	Bachelor's or higher degree
Accountants & Auditors	$49,278	530	Medium	290	492	Bachelor's degree
HR, Training & Labor Relation Specialists	$48,095	120	High	50	139	Bachelor's degree
Purchasing Agents & Buyers (incl. Farm Products & Wholesale Trade)	$44,189	110	High	70	107	Bachelor's degree & related work experience
Electrical Engineering Technicians	$42,081	60	Medium	50	91	Associate degree
Electricians	$41,274	180	Medium	210	361	Long-term on-the-job training
Business Operations Specialists	$39,953	1,320	High	580	1,569	Bachelor's degree
Database Administrators	$39,613	NR	Low	NR	NR	Bachelor's or higher degree
Community & Social Service Specialists	$37,523	170	Low	32	115	Moderate on-the-job training
Exec. Secretaries & Admin. Assistants	$34,938	580	Medium	320	572	Moderate on-the-job training
Computer Support Specialists	$34,689	170	Medium	50	114	Associate degree
Protective Service Workers	$33,747	140	High	360	406	Short-term on-the-job training
Education Administrators, Preschool & Child Care Programs	$33,678	30	Low	7	10	Related work experience
First-line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers	$33,459	100	High	120	210	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks	$33,322	130	High	100	171	Short-term on-the-job training
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters	$32,878	150	High	110	206	Long-term on-the-job training
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)	$32,803	1,160	High	610	1,033	Postsecondary voc. award
General Maintenance & Repair Workers	$32,042	460	Medium	270	481	Associate degree
First-line Supervisors of Personal Care & Service Workers	$31,428	130	High	130	248	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers	$30,950	440	Medium	350	436	Assoc./postsec. voc. award
Human Resources Assistants	$30,147	120	High	70	136	Short-term on-the-job training
Preschool Teachers	$29,594	210	Low	60	117	Postsecondary voc. award
First-line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers	$24,581	730	Medium	420	754	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Bus Drivers, School	$23,625	780	Medium	280	335	Short-term on-the-job training
Janitors & Cleaners	$22,541	1,430	Medium	790	1,269	Short-term on-the-job training
Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors	$22,481	40	Low	40	87	Associate degree
Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers	$21,880	1,050	Medium	810	894	Short-term on-the-job training
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	$20,832	470	Medium	130	337	Moderate on-the-job training
Retail Salespersons	$19,860	2,540	Medium	2,630	4,096	Short-term on-the-job training
Recreation Workers	$18,794	200	Low	120	211	Assoc./postsec. voc. award
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners	$18,205	710	Medium	680	1,192	Short-term on-the-job training
Stock Clerks & Order Fillers	$18,172	960	Low	1,000	1,000	Short-term on-the-job training
Child Care Workers	$16,790	140	Low	870	1,038	Short-term on-the-job training
Cashiers and Counter & Rental Clerks	$16,663	3,330	Medium	3,890	4,311	Short-term on-the-job training
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development 2007 Median Annual Salary Data from the 2nd Qtr. 2007 Minnesota Salary Survey Current Demand Data from the 2nd Qtr. 2007 Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey Projected Employment Data from the 2004-2014 Minnesota Employment Projections Program

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