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Getting the Facts Out About Teaching Physics
Physics Teacher Preparation Program at Lewis University

Why Consider Becoming a Physics Teacher?
There are several benefits to becoming a STEM teacher that you might not be aware of. Try answering the questions to learn more.
Quality of Life
Job Demand
Salary
What is the mid-career salary for a physics teacher in the Chicagoland area with a Master's degree?
A. $45,000-$60,000
B. $65,000-$80,000
Retirement

Questions

Getting the Facts Out
The demand for teachers in the United States outweighs the number of students enrolling in teacher preparation programs.
Get the Facts Out is a joint effort focused on spreading awareness about pursuing a teaching career to current and future STEM majors.

Partners

Get the Facts Out

PhysTEC
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This work is supported by the National Science Foundation and the Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) under grant no. 1707990.
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