Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$75,870/yr
Typical range
$57,410 – $99,320
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary does
Teach subjects like nutrition, family relationships, and consumer economics at colleges and universities. You prepare students for careers in family services, nutrition, and consumer-focused fields.
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
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