Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$85,020/yr
Typical range
$65,660 – $110,710
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary does
You teach college courses focused on specific regions, ethnic groups, or cultural traditions, examining their history, politics, languages, and traditions. Your classes promote cross-cultural understanding and prepare students to work in diverse, global communities.
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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