Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$79,350/yr
Typical range
$62,510 – $102,730
Education
Doctoral degree
Time to entry
About 8+ years of higher education
What a Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary does
Instruct college students in foreign languages and the cultures of language-speaking regions through conversation, writing, and literature study. You help students achieve fluency and cultural competency in a new language.
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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