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Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

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Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$82,420

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Instructional Coordinators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,460

($29.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

667

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,020

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,260

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

133

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,860

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Education Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,120

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

223

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,510

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,580

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,160

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,220

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Education
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Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

$82,420( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of political science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

$65,860 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers instruct students in a variety of psychology subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

$66,510 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers instruct students in a variety of social work related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers

$66,020 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Library Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of library science subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

$68,220 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers instruct students in a variety of philosophy and religion related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Education Teachers

$65,120 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Education Teachers instruct students in a variety of education related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Communications Teachers

$64,580 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Communications Teachers instruct students in a variety of communication related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary History Teachers

$68,840 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary History Teachers instruct students in a variety of history related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

$66,160 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers instruct students in a variety of sociology related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers

$60,260 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers instruct students in a variety of criminal justice and law enforcement related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Instructional Coordinators

$61,460 ($29.55/hr)

Master's degree

None

Instructional Coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.

Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers

$62,280 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary English Language and Literature Teachers instruct students in a variety of English language and literature subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

$59,800 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of family and consumer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$71,040 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

None

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

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