Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$96,980/yr
Typical range
$66,600 – $131,320
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary does
You instruct college students in programming, algorithms, data structures, and software development across various languages and frameworks. You combine theoretical computer science concepts with hands-on coding projects to prepare students for tech careers.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 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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