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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
105,650
Job Outlook
-8%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

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?

$51,590

10%

$105,650

Median

$141,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    35%

  • Doctoral degree

    24%

  • Post-doctoral training

    19%

  • Bachelor's degree

    12%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Anatomy
  • Biostatistics
  • Dental Clinical Sciences, General
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Health/Medical Physics
  • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Orthotist/Prosthetist
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health, Other
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
  • Histologic Technician
  • Audiology/Audiologist
  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General
  • Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
  • Environmental Health
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Music Therapy/Therapist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
  • Pharmacology
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Aspects of Health
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Polysomnography
  • Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Gerontology
  • Toxicology
  • Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
  • Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
  • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Endodontics/Endodontology
  • Orthodontics/Orthodontology
  • Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
  • Periodontics/Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
  • Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
  • Dental Public Health and Education
  • Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
  • Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
  • Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
  • Gene/Genetic Therapy
  • Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Biomechanics
  • Blood Bank Technology Specialist
  • Hematology Technology/Technician
  • Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
  • Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
  • Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine
  • Developmental Biology and Embryology
  • Health Occupations Teacher Education
  • Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
  • Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology
  • Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Advanced General Dentistry
  • Health Professions Education
  • Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine
  • Veterinary Infectious Diseases
  • Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Dance Therapy/Therapist
  • Dental Materials
  • Orthopedic Technology/Technician
  • Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
  • Asian Bodywork Therapy
  • Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician

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

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • Medicine and Dentistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    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.