Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$128,500/yr
Typical range
$88,700 – $176,490
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Law Teachers, Postsecondary does
Teach law courses to undergraduate and graduate students, covering subjects like constitutional law, contracts, and criminal procedure. They combine classroom instruction with research and may advise students on legal careers.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~6 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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