Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$42,910/yr
Typical range
$35,270 – $60,510
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary does
Teaching assistants support college and university professors by grading assignments, leading discussion sections, and helping students with course material. They may also assist with research and administrative tasks related to their academic department.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~5 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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