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College Psychology Teachers

Teach college-level courses in psychology.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well above the statewide median
$83,003 / year    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  10.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Guide class discussions.
  • Teach social science courses at the college level.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Research topics in area of expertise.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $83,003
Statewide median: $50,436.96

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for College Psychology Teachers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$63355 $81839 $106658
Minnesota
$64206 $83002 $106741
Central Minnesota
$64048 $79118 $88424
Northeast Minnesota
$64121 $79961 $86930
Northwest Minnesota
$63519 $69896 $82210
Southeast Minnesota
$70371 $86188 $109811
Southwest Minnesota
$65572 $87767 $135639
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$64269 $87190 $108402

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 710 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do College Psychology Teachers most often work?

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 754 new College Psychology Teachers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation

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