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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
85,260
Job Outlook
-8%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 118,900 openings for postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$55,010

10%

$85,260

Median

$112,070

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    55%

  • Post-doctoral training

    27%

  • Master's degree

    14%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%

  • Associate's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Animal Sciences, Other
  • Food Science
  • Agriculture, General
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Aquaculture
  • Animal Sciences, General
  • Poultry Science
  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Horticultural Science
  • Plant Sciences, Other
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • Plant Sciences, General
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • Crop Production
  • Food Science and Technology, Other
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Equestrian/Equine Studies
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
  • Viticulture and Enology
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Plant Nursery Operations and Management
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
  • Agricultural Mechanization, General
  • Dairy Science
  • Soil Science and Agronomy, General
  • Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
  • Range Science and Management
  • Agricultural Business and Management, Other
  • International Agriculture
  • Soil Sciences, Other
  • Agricultural Production Operations, Other
  • Animal Training
  • Agricultural and Food Products Processing
  • Animal Health
  • Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
  • Greenhouse Operations and Management
  • Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
  • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
  • Agricultural Animal Breeding
  • Livestock Management
  • Agricultural Mechanization, Other
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Soil Chemistry and Physics

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.