Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Education Teachers, Postsecondary does

Train future teachers at colleges and universities by teaching pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational theory. You help prospective educators develop skills to effectively teach and manage classrooms.

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: ~7 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