Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Economics Instructor, Economics Professor, Instructor, Professor

Doctoral Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$58,060

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Economics Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Scientific calculator

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Moodle
Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
accounting and economics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 81% Doctoral degree
  • 10% Post-master's certificate
  • 7% Master's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

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Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

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Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Memory

This is what Economics Teachers, Postsecondary across the country typically make.

$27.91 / hour
$58,060 /year

Entry Level

$55.43 / hour
$115,300 /year

Median Level

$106.33 / hour
$221,170 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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