Employment Opportunities in Teaching.

Although college professors are a part of an elite group and hold prestigious positions, the salary does not always correspond with the sacrifices made to get to that point. However, that factor does not deter individuals from wanting to enter the world of academia. There are many people working in the private sector that look forward to the day when they can leave Corporate America to work at academic institutions and help students become successful in their designated fields. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2015), job opportunities for faculty are expected to continue to grow as enrollment continues to rise, though many of these opportunities are for adjunct rather than full-time faculty. However, the job outlook is positive and the postsecondary education field is projected to grow by 13 percent between 2014 and 2024, which is faster than average.