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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
96,430
Job Outlook
-8%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. 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?

$62,850

10%

$96,430

Median

$139,150

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    47%

  • Doctoral degree

    41%

  • Bachelor's degree

    11%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Information Resources Management
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Cloud Computing
  • Economics and Computer Science
  • Accounting and Computer Science
  • Linguistics and Computer Science

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    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.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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.