GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$129K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+7%
Job Growth
1300K+
Total Jobs
Teach courses and conduct research at colleges and universities.
$58K
Starting
$129K
Average
$200K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CLEP College Composition Modular
3 credits · English & Writing
$1,703
saved
CLEP Spanish Language — Level 2
9 credits · World Languages
$5,303
saved
CLEP Spanish with Writing — Level 1
6 credits · World Languages
$3,503
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CLEP Spanish with Writing — Level 2
12 credits · World Languages
$7,103
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Praxis Subject Assessments
Required to practiceETS
Field
Education
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+7%
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Pay range
$58K–$200K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+7%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
1.3M
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 1.3M to 1.4M jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS Postsecondary Teachers (25-1000 series). Parent OOH median $83,980; 7% growth. Wide variation by discipline.