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EducationCIP 13.0501

Educational/Instructional Technology — Career Paths

3 careers commonly entered by Educational/Instructional Technology graduates. Median US salary across these roles: $85K. 2 are in high or very-high demand. 1 face significant AI automation risk.

What can you do with a Educational/Instructional Technology degree?

Graduates with a Educational/Instructional Technology degree typically move into the 3 roles listed below. This list is built from the U.S. Department of Education's official CIP→SOC crosswalk — meaning each role is a documented occupational pathway from this field of study, not a guess. 2 of these roles will be transformed (but not replaced) by AI — workers who pair the degree with AI fluency will outperform those who don't.

Career Roles (3)

01

Collections Specialist

💰 Finance & Business · Accounts & Operations

Manages collections

$62K
median US
At Riskmoderate demandGrowth: +8%Collections Management · Customer Communication · Negotiation
02

Organization Development Specialist

💼 Professional Services · HR & Development

Specialist improving organizational effectiveness and culture

$115K
median US
AI Augmentedvery high demandGrowth: +16%Organizational Design · Process Development · Data Analysis
03

Instructional Designer

📚 Education · Learning Design

Design educational content and learning experiences

$78K
median US
AI Augmentedhigh demandGrowth: +11%Curriculum Design · E-Learning Tools · Communication

How AI-proof is your Educational/Instructional Technology degree?

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How often do you use AI tools in your work or studies?

Major taxonomy: NCES CIP 2020 (13.0501). Career mapping derived from NCES CIP→SOC crosswalk. Role data: SkillShift Career Intelligence catalog (506 roles, 201 majors).