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Post Secondary Teachers
Table of Contents
04 Summary
07 What Post Secondary TeachersDo
12 How to Become a Post Secondary Teacher
15 Important Qualities
17 Pay
20 Job Outlook
27 State & Area Data
29 Similar Occupations
32 Contacts for More Information

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Post Secondary Teachers
Summary
Post Secondary Teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and voca-
tional subjects beyond the high school level.
Quick Facts: Post Secondary Teachers
2014 Median Pay $70,790 per year
Typical Entry-Level Education See How to Become One
Work Experience in a Related Occupation See How to Become One
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2014 1,313,000
Job Outlook, 2014-24 13% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2014-24 177,000

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What Post Secondary Teachers Do
Post Secondary Teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and
career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct
research and publish scholarly papers and books.
Work Environment
Post Secondary Teachers work in public and private colleges and universities,
professional schools, junior or community colleges, and career and technical
schools. Outside of class time, their schedules are generally flexible, and they
may spend that time in administrative, student advising, and research activities
How to become a Post Secondary Teacher
Educational requirements vary by subject and the type of educational institu-
tion. Most commonly, Post Secondary Teachers must have a Ph.D. However, a
master’s degree may be enough for some Post Secondary Teachers at commu-
nity colleges. In career and technical schools, work experience may be import-
ant for getting a postsecondary teaching job.
Pay
The median annual wage for Post Secondary Teachers was $70,790 in May
2014.
Job Outlook
Employment of Post Secondary Teachers is projected to grow 13 percent from
2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected
as enrollments at postsecondary institutions continue to rise, although it will
be at a slower rate than it has been in the past. Many jobs are expected to be
for part time faculty.

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State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for Post Second-
ary Teachers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of Post Secondary
Teachers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about Post Secondary Teachers by visiting additional resources,
including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

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What Post Secondary TeachersDo
Professors may teach a wide variety of subjects, such as history, science, busi-
ness, or music.
Post Secondary Teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and
career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct
research and publish scholarly papers and books.
Duties
Post Secondary Teachers typically do the following:
• Teach courses in their subject area
• Work with students who are taking classes to improve their knowledge or
career skills
• Develop an instructional plan (known as a course outline or syllabus) for
the course(s) they teach and ensure that it meets college and department
standards
• Plan lessons and assignments

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• Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or
certificate program involving a series of courses
• Assess students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and
other work
• Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals
• Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
• Conduct research and experiments to advance knowledge in their field
• Supervise graduate students who are working toward doctoral degrees
• Publish original research and analysis in books and academic journals
• Serve on academic and administrative committees that review and recom-
mend policies, make budget decisions, or advise on hiring and promotions
within their department
Post Secondary Teachers, often referred to as professors or faculty, special-
ize in a variety of subjects and fields. Some teach academic subjects, such as
English or philosophy. Others focus on career-related subjects, such as law,
nursing, or culinary arts.
At colleges and universities, professors are organized into departments that
specialize in a subject, such as history, science, business, or music. A professor
may teach one or more courses within that department. For example, a math-
ematics professor may teach calculus, statistics, and a graduate seminar in a
very specific area of mathematics.
Post Secondary Teachers’ duties vary with their positions in a university or col-
lege. In large colleges or universities, they may spend their time teaching, con-
ducting research or experiments, applying for grants to fund their research, or
supervising graduate teaching assistants who are teaching classes.

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Post Secondary Teachers who work in small colleges and universities or in
community colleges often spend more time teaching classes and working
with students. They may spend some time conducting research, but they do
not have as much time to devote to it.
Full-time professors, particularly those who have tenure (a professor who
cannot be fired without just cause), often are expected to spend more time
on their research. They also may be expected to serve on more college and
university committees.
Part-time professors, often known as adjunct professors, spend most of their
time teaching students.
Professors may teach large classes of several hundred students (often with
the help of graduate teaching assistants), smaller classes of about 40 to 50
students, seminars with just a few students, or laboratories where students
practice the subject matter. They work with an increasingly varied student
population as more part-time, older, and culturally diverse students are go-
ing to postsecondary schools.
Professors need to keep up with developments in their field by reading
scholarly articles, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional
conferences. A tenured professor must do original research, such as experi-
ments, document analysis, or critical reviews, and publish their findings.
Some Post Secondary Teachers work for online universities or teach online
classes. They use websites to present lessons and information, to assign and
accept students’ work, and to participate in course discussions. Online pro-
fessors communicate with students by email and by phone and might never
meet their students in person.

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Work Environment
Most classes are held during the day, but some are held on nights and
weekends.
Post Secondary Teachers held about 1.3 million jobs in 2014.
In 2014, about 76 percent of Post Secondary Teachers worked for colleges,
universities, and professional schools and about 20 percent worked for junior
colleges. Much smaller percentages of Post Secondary Teachers worked in
industries such as career and technical schools, business schools and computer
and management training facilities, and hospitals.
Many Post Secondary Teachers find their jobs rewarding because they are
surrounded by others who enjoy their subject. The opportunity to share their
expertise with others also is appealing to many.

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However, some Post Secondary Teachers must find a balance between teach-
ing students and doing research and publishing their findings. This can be
stressful, especially for beginning teachers seeking advancement in 4-year
research universities. At the community college level, professors focus mainly
on teaching students and administrative duties.
Classes are generally held during the day, although some are offered in the
evenings and weekends to accommodate students who have jobs or family
obligations.
Although some Post Secondary Teachers teach summer courses, many do not
and use that time to conduct research, involve themselves in professional
development, or to travel.
Work Schedules
Many Post Secondary Teachers work part time. They may work part time at
several colleges or universities.
Post Secondary Teachers’ schedules generally are flexible. Full-time teachers
need to be on campus to teach classes and have office hours. Otherwise, they
are free to set their schedule to prepare for classes and grade assignments.
They may also spend time carrying out administrative responsibilities such as
serving on committees.

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How to Become a Post Secondary Teacher
Some institutions prefer to hire professors who have teaching experience,
which can be gained by working as a graduate teaching assistant.
Educational requirements vary with the subject taught and the type of edu-
cational institution. Most commonly, Post Secondary Teachers must have a
Ph.D. However, a master’s degree may be enough for some Post Secondary
Teachers at community colleges. In career and technical schools, work experi-
ence may be important for getting a postsecondary teaching job.

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Education
Post Secondary Teachers who work for 4-year colleges and universities typi-
cally need a doctoral degree in their field. Some schools may hire those with
a master’s degree or those who are doctoral degree candidates for some
specialties, such as fine arts, or for some part-time positions.
Doctoral programs generally take multiple years after the completion of a
bachelor’s degree program. They spend time completing a master’s degree
and then writing a doctoral dissertation, which is a paper presenting original
research in the student’s field of study. Candidates usually specialize in a
subfield, such as organic chemistry or European history.
Community colleges or career and technical schools also may hire those
with a master’s degree. However, in some fields, there are more applicants
than available positions. In these situations, institutions can be more selec-
tive, and they frequently choose applicants who have a Ph.D. over those
with a master’s degree.
Post Secondary Teachers who teach career and technical education courses,
such as culinary arts or cosmetology, may not be required to have gradu-
ate-level education. At a minimum they must hold the degree of the pro-
gram in which they are teaching. For example, the teacher must hold an
associate’s degree if they teach a program that is at the associate’s degree
level. In addition, work experience or certification may be just as important
as education for getting a postsecondary teaching job at a career or techni-
cal school.

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Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Post Secondary Teachers who prepare students for an occupation that
requires a license, certification, or registration, may need to have—or they
may benefit from having—the same credential. For example, a postsecond-
ary nursing teacher might need a nursing license or a postsecondary educa-
tion teacher might need a teaching license.
Other Experience
Some institutions may prefer to hire those with teaching or other work expe-
rience, but this is not a requirement for all fields or for all employers.
In health specialties, art, or education fields, hands-on work experience in
the industry can be important. Post Secondary Teachers in these fields often
gain experience by working in an occupation related to their field of
expertise.
In fields such as biological science, physics, and chemistry, some Post Sec-
ondary Teachers have postdoctoral research experience. These short-term
jobs, sometimes called “post-docs,” usually involve working for 2 to 3 years
as a research associate or in a similar position, often at a college or universi-
ty.
Some Post Secondary Teachers gain teaching experience by working as grad-
uate teaching assistants—students who are enrolled in a graduate program
and teach classes in the institution in which they are enrolled.
Some Post Secondary Teachers, especially adjunct professors, have another
job in addition to teaching.

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Advancement
A major goal for Post Secondary Teachers with a doctoral degree is attaining
a tenure—a guarantee that a professor cannot be fired without just cause.
It can take up to 7 years of moving up the ranks in tenure-track positions.
The ranks are assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. Tenure
is granted through a review of the candidate’s research, contribution to the
institution, and teaching.
Tenure and tenure track positions are declining as institutions are relying
more heavily on part-time faculty.
Some tenured professors advance to administrative positions, such as dean
or president. For information on deans and other administrative positions,
see the profile on postsecondary education administrators. For more
information about college and university presidents, see the profile on top
executives.
Important Qualities
Critical-thinking skills. To challenge established theories and beliefs,
conduct original research, and design experiments, Post Secondary Teachers
need good critical-thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills. Most Post Secondary Teachers need to be able to
work well with others and must have good communication skills to serve on
committees and give lectures.
Resourcefulness. Post Secondary Teachers need to be able to present in-
formation in a way that students will understand. They need to adapt to the
different learning styles of their students and teach students who have little

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or no experience with the subject.
Speaking skills. Post Secondary Teachers need good communication skills to
give lectures.
Writing skills. Most Post Secondary Teachers need to be skilled writers to
publish original research and analysis.

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Pay
Post Secondary Teachers
Median annual wages, May 2014
Post Secondary Teachers
$70,790
Education, training, and library
occupations
$46,660
Total, all occupations
$35,540
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
The median annual wage for Post Secondary Teachers was $70,790 in May 2014.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned
more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less
than $35,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $149,820.
Median annual wages for Post Secondary Teachers in May 2014 were as follows:
Law teachers, postsecondary $109,980
Engineering teachers, postsecondary 94,130
Economics teachers, postsecondary 90,870
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary 90,210
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary 86,260
Forestry and conservation science teachers,
postsecondary
84,090

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Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers,
postsecondary
81,780
Physics teachers, postsecondary 80,720
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary 77,470
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary 74,750
Biological science teachers, postsecondary 74,580
Business teachers, postsecondary 74,090
Political science teachers, postsecondary 73,790
Architecture teachers, postsecondary 73,720
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary 73,080
Computer science teachers, postsecondary 72,010
Geography teachers, postsecondary 71,320
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary 68,950
Psychology teachers, postsecondary 68,690
Sociology teachers, postsecondary 67,880
History teachers, postsecondary 66,840
Library science teachers, postsecondary 66,580
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary 66,100
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other 65,320
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary 65,190

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Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary 64,300
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary 63,630
Communications teachers, postsecondary 62,550
Social work teachers, postsecondary 62,440
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary 60,160
Education teachers, postsecondary 59,720
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary 59,490
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsec-
ondary
57,200
Wages can vary by institution type. Post Secondary Teachers typically have higher
wages in colleges, universities, and professional schools than they do in community
colleges or other types of schools.
Many Post Secondary Teachers work part time. They may work part time at several
colleges or universities.
Post Secondary Teachers’ schedules generally are flexible. Full-time teachers need
to be on campus to teach classes and have office hours. Otherwise, they are free
to set their schedule to prepare for classes and grade assignments. They may also
spend time carrying out administrative responsibilities, such as serving on commit-
tees.

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Job Outlook
Post Secondary Teachers
Percent change in employment, projected 2014-24
Post Secondary Teachers
13%
Education, training, and library occupations
8%
Total, all occupations
7%
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
Employment of Post Secondary Teachers is projected to grow 13 percent
from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Both part-
time and full-time Post Secondary Teachers are included in this projection.
Growth is expected as enrollments at postsecondary institutions continue to
rise, although it will be at a slower rate than it has been in the past.
The number of people attending postsecondary institutions is expected to
grow from 2014 to 2024. Students will continue to seek higher education to
gain the additional education and skills necessary to meet their career goals.
As more people enter colleges and universities, more Post Secondary Teach-
ers will be needed to serve these additional students.
However, despite expected increases in enrollment, employment growth in
public colleges and universities will depend on state and local government
budgets. When budgets for higher education are reduced, employment
growth may be limited.
Enrollment is expected to decrease in online colleges and universities. As a
result, there will be less demand for Post Secondary Teachers in these types
of schools.

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Overall employment of Post Secondary Teachers is projected to increase,
but it will vary by field. For example, nursing and health specialties teachers
are projected to grow much faster than the average. As an aging population
increasingly demands healthcare services, many additional Post Secondary
Teachers are expected to be needed to help educate the workers who will
provide these services.
In all fields, there is expected to be a limited number of full-time non-ten-
ure and full-time tenure positions. Many colleges and universities are hiring
more part-time positions.
Job Prospects
There are expected to be more job opportunities for part-time Post Second-
ary Teachers since many institutions are hiring more part-time than full-time
positions.
There will be a limited number of full-time tenure track positions and com-
petition is expected to be high.
Some fields, such as health specialties and nursing, will likely experience bet-
ter job prospects than others, such as those in the humanities.
Community colleges or career and technical schools may hire those with a
master’s degree. However, there are more applicants than available positions
in some fields. In these situations, institutions can be more selective, and
they frequently choose applicants who have a Ph.D. over those with a
master’s degree.

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Employment projections data for Post Secondary Teachers, 2014-24
Occupational
Title
SOC
Code
Employ-
ment,
2014
Projected
Employ-
ment, 2024
Change, 2014-24 Employ-
ment by
IndustryPercent
Numeric
Post Secondary
Teachers
— 1,313,000 1,490,000 13 177,000 –
Business teach-
ers, postsecond-
ary
25-1011 106,800 116,200 9 9,400 [XLSX]
Computer
science
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1021
43,400 47,200 9 3,800 [XLSX]
Mathemat-
ical science
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1022
63,500 73,900 16 10,400 [XLSX]
Architecture
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1031
9,100 9,900 9 800 [XLSX]
Engineering
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1032
46,000 52,000 13 6,000 [XLSX]
Agricultural
sciences
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1041
12,100 12,800 6 700 [XLSX]
Biological
science
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1042
64,300 74,800 16 10,400 [XLSX]

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Forestry and
conserva-
tion science
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1043
2,300 2,400 7 200 [XLSX]
Atmospher-
ic, earth,
marine, and
space scienc-
es teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1051
13,200 14,300 9 1,100 [XLSX]
Chemistry
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1052
26,600 30,700 15 4,100 [XLSX]
Environmen-
tal science
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1053
6,700 7,300 9 600 [XLSX]
Physics
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1054
17,700 20,400 15 2,700 [XLSX]

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Anthropol-
ogy and
archeology
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1061
7,500 8,200 9 700 [XLSX]
Area, ethnic,
and cultur-
al studies
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1062
11,600 13,300 15 1,700 [XLSX]
Economics
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1063
17,300 18,900 10 1,700 [XLSX]
Geography
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1064
5,400 5,900 8 400 [XLSX]
Political sci-
ence teach-
ers, postsec-
ondary
25-
1065
21,600 23,700 10 2,100 [XLSX]
Psychology
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1066
47,300 54,700 16 7,500 [XLSX]
Sociology
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1067
20,700 23,900 15 3,200 [XLSX]
Social scienc-
es teachers,
postsecond-
ary, all other
25-
1069
12,900 15,100 17 2,200 [XLSX]

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Health
specialties
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1071
210,400 250,400 19 40,000 [XLSX]
Nursing in-
structors and
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1072
68,600 81,800 19 13,200 [XLSX]
Education
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1081
75,700 82,500 9 6,900 [XLSX]
Library sci-
ence teach-
ers, postsec-
ondary
25-
1082
5,600 6,000 8 400 [XLSX]
Criminal jus-
tice and law
enforcement
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1111
17,400 21,100 21 3,700 [XLSX]
Law teach-
ers, postsec-
ondary
25-
1112
21,100 25,700 22 4,600 [XLSX]
Social work
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1113
13,700 15,600 14 1,900 [XLSX]
Art, drama,
and music
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1121
120,700 133,700 11 13,000 [XLSX]

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Communica-
tions teach-
ers, postsec-
ondary
25-
1122
36,000 39,500 10 3,500 [XLSX]
English lan-
guage and
literature
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1123
90,800 100,200 10 9,400 [XLSX]
Foreign lan-
guage and
literature
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1124
37,200 41,300 11 4,100 [XLSX]
History
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1125
29,200 32,100 10 2,900 [XLSX]
Philosophy
and religion
teachers,
postsecond-
ary
25-
1126
30,700 34,200 12 3,600 [XLSX]

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State & Area Data
Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces employ-
ment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These esti-
mates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for
metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data
maps for employment and wages by state and area.
• Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
• Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
• Architecture teachers, postsecondary
• Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary
• Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
• Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
• Biological science teachers, postsecondary
• Business teachers, postsecondary
• Chemistry teachers, postsecondary
• Communications teachers, postsecondary
• Computer science teachers, postsecondary
• Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
• Economics teachers, postsecondary
• Education teachers, postsecondary
• Engineering teachers, postsecondary
• English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
• Environmental science teachers, postsecondary
• Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
• Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
• Geography teachers, postsecondary
• Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
• History teachers, postsecondary

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• Law teachers, postsecondary
• Library science teachers, postsecondary
• Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
• Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
• Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
• Physics teachers, postsecondary
• Political science teachers, postsecondary
• Psychology teachers, postsecondary
• Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
• Social work teachers, postsecondary
• Sociology teachers, postsecondary
Projections Central
Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor
Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices.
All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com.
Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an
occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one
state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to
each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.
Career InfoNet
America’s Career InfoNet includes hundreds of occupational profiles with d
ata available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side
menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wag-
es by local area or metro area. There is also a salary info tool to search for
wages by zip code.

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Similar Occupations
This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those
of Post Secondary Teachers.
Occupation Job Duties
ENTRY-LEVEL
EDUCATION
2014
MEDIAN
PAY
Anthropologists and
Archeologists
Anthropologists and archeolo-
gists study the origin, develop-
ment, and behavior of humans.
They examine the cultures, lan-
guages, archeological remains,
and physical characteristics of
people in various parts of the
world.
Master's degree $59,280
Biochemists and Bio-
physicists
Biochemists and biophysicists
study the chemical and phys-
ical principles of living things
and of biological processes,
such as cell development,
growth, heredity, and disease.
Doctoral or pro-
fessional degree
$84,940
Career and Technical
Education Teachers
Career and technical education
teachers instruct students in
various technical and voca-
tional subjects, such as auto
repair, healthcare, and culinary
arts. They teach academic and
technical content to provide
students with the skills and
knowledge necessary to enter
an occupation.
Bachelor's de-
gree
$51,830
Chemists and Materi-
als Scientists
Chemists and materials
scientists study substances
at the atomic and molecular
levels and the ways in which
the substances interact with
one another. They use their
knowledge to develop new and
improved products and to test
the quality of manufactured
goods.
Bachelor's de-
gree
$74,720

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Economists Economists study the produc-
tion and distribution of re-
sources, goods, and services by
collecting and analyzing data,
researching trends, and evalu-
ating economic issues.
Master's degree $95,710
Geographers Geographers study the Earth
and its land, features, and
inhabitants. They also examine
phenomena such as political
or cultural structures and
study the physical and human
geographic characteristics of
regions ranging in scale from
local to global.
Bachelor's
degree
$76,420
Historians Historians research, analyze,
interpret, and present the past
by studying historical docu-
ments and sources.
Master's degree $55,870
Microbiologists Microbiologists study micro-
organisms such as bacteria,
viruses, algae, fungi, and some
types of parasites. They try to
understand how these organ-
isms live, grow, and interact
with their environments.
Bachelor's
degree
$67,790
Political Scientists Political scientists study the
origin, development, and oper-
ation of political systems. They
research political ideas and
analyze governments, policies,
political trends, and related
issues.
Master's degree $104,920
Postsecondary Educa-
tion Administrators
Postsecondary education
administrators oversee stu-
dent services, academics, and
faculty research at colleges and
universities. Their job duties
vary depending on the area of
the college they manage, such
as admissions, student life, or
the office of the registrar.
Master's degree $88,390

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Psychologists Psychologists study cognitive,
emotional, and social process-
es and behavior by observing,
interpreting, and recording
how people relate to one an-
other and their environments.
See How to Be-
come One
$70,700
Sociologists Sociologists study society and
social behavior by examining
the groups, cultures, orga-
nizations, social institutions,
and processes that develop
when people interact and work
together.
Master's degree $72,810
Zoologists and Wildlife
Biologists
Zoologists and wildlife biolo-
gists study animals and other
wildlife and how they interact
with their ecosystems. They
study the physical characteris-
tics of animals, animal behav-
iors, and the impacts humans
have on wildlife and natural
habitats.
Bachelor's
degree
$58,270

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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
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