Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$96,870/yr
Typical range
$74,970 – $128,510
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary does
Teach architecture and design principles to college and university students through lectures, studios, and projects. They prepare students for careers in building design, sustainable development, and urban planning.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a doctoral degree. About 8+ years of higher education.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$110,000. Estimated payback: ~6 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
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