How long is the average career length of a teacher?

Answer 1

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university. Individuals who already have at least a bachelor's degree but not in an education program, can obtain certification to teach specific courses through the Alternative Route Program within the state they wish to teach.

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Answer 2

Oh great question. I'm a retired teacher and i had to go threw about seven years of school.

Answer 3

Less than 5 years even though it takes 6 to 8 years of college!

Answer 4

30 to 40 years of service.