Explore Career Possibilities

Explore Career Possibilities

Do you want to help people? Do you want to teach? Lead? Research? Deciding what direction to take in life can be quite a challenge. We are here to help you find and forge the path that is right for you. The vast majority of our graduates find employment within a year of graduating and many receive job offers even before they finish their programs! Learning more about possible career paths can make it easier to imagine your future. The careers below are just a few of those pursued by Morgridge graduates.

Sources and Tools

To help you answer some of the big questions, like "will I be able to find a job?" we've included statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. For those planning to start their careers in Colorado, we've also shared some data from the State of Colorado LMI Gateway.

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Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologists Jobs

Are you interested in learning to diagnose and treat mental disorders? Do you want to help children and adults with learning differences thrive? Jobs in clinical, counseling and school psychology are expected to grow in the coming years. Depending on your path, you could gain the skills necessary to help students in primary or secondary school, work in an outpatient care facility, or even establish your own private practice.

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

In the State of Colorado, jobs in this sector are expected to grow about 15% in the next decade (around 1.43% each year). Nationally, careers in this field are expected to grow around 5% (which is higher than many others). For detailed Colorado projects, check out the State of Colorado LMI Gateway.

  • In the Classroom
    Special Education Teachers

    Brief description.

    • Job Outlook, 2019-29: ↑3% (As fast as average)
    • 2020 Median Pay: $61,420 per year
    • Degrees to Get You There: Degree Link
  • Libraries and Other Settings
    Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers

    Brief description.

    • Job Outlook, 2019-29: ↓10% (Decline)
    • 2020 Median Pay: $55,350 per year
    • Degrees to Get You There: Curriculum & Instruction
    Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers

    Brief description.

    • Job Outlook, 2019-29: ↑11% (Much faster than average)
    • 2020 Median Pay: $52,140 per year
    • Degrees to Get You There: Curriculum & Instruction
    Instructional Coordinators

    Brief description.

    • Job Outlook, 2019-29: ↑6% (Faster than average)
    • 2020 Median Pay: $66,970 per year
    • Degrees to Get You There: Curriculum & Instruction

Unless otherwise noted, all job outlook and median pay information has been sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.