College Sociology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in sociology.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $87,496 / year Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: 7.6% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Graduate degree (any type) is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Economics Professor Mathematics Professor Sociology Professor See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
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 is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for College Sociology Teachers *
U S |
$66263 | $85167 | $112756 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$75617 | $87495 | $111334 |
Central Minnesota |
$81155 | $85410 | $99092 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$83967 | $95386 | $103860 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$81704 | $92799 | $100454 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$69189 | $94197 | $114581 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$68764 | $87502 | $113589 |
* "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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 270 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do College Sociology Teachers most often work?
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 265 new College Sociology Teachers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.