1. I don't believe this to be accurate in many states. In some states, you can access alternate route to certification programs that can put you in a classroom

1. I don't believe this to be accurate in many states. In some states, you can access alternate route to certification programs that can put you in a classroom in as little as 2 months. There are organizations like Teach for America that will work to put you in a classroom. Lastly, some districts offer generous tuition reimbursement programs that can cover the full cost of tuition for that masters. 2. I guess bad is relative but if you wanted to make great money, why be an adjunct? I've spent most of my life in the northeast where teacher pay wasn't terrible. My wife taught in the inner city and she brought home a solid middle class paycheck in exchange for a day's work. Yes, things got tough sometimes. She also had the option of working summers, sports and after school programs for extra pay.