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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
81,020
Job Outlook
-8%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. 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?

$49,200

10%

$81,020

Median

$128,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    43%

  • Doctoral degree

    36%

  • Post-doctoral training

    10%

  • Bachelor's degree

    9%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Mathematics, General
  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Statistics, General
  • Business Statistics
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Applied Mathematics, General
  • Statistics, General
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics, Other
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics, Other
  • Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Analysis and Functional Analysis
  • Logic
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Algebra and Number Theory

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    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.