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- Annual Median Wage$ 65,860$45,860
$118,240Annual NC Wage Range
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- Postsecondary Psychology Teachers instruct students in a variety of psychology subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
What do they typically do
- Develop an instructional plan (known as a course outline or syllabus) for the course(s) they teach and ensure that it meets college and department standards
- Plan lessons and assignments
- Teach courses in their subject area
- Assess students' progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work
- Advise students about which courses to take and how to achieve their goals
- Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate program involving in-person, online, or hybrid delivery of course material
- Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
- Serve on academic or administrative committees, as needed
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.1%Job Opening 98Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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