Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$107,310/yr
Typical range
$75,690 – $210,370
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary does
Teach specialized health topics like public health, nutrition, or epidemiology at colleges and universities. You combine classroom instruction with practical training to prepare students for health 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: ~3 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
Is this the right career for you?
Take Foravue's free career quiz — no sign-up needed — and get matched to careers and colleges that fit who you actually are.
Take the free quiz →