Career profile · SOC 25-1062

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary is an occupation catalogued under SOC 25-1062. The role reports a median annual salary of $84,290 in the US and is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a Doctoral or professional degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.35 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$84,290
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
AI exposure
3.5/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary earn?

The median annual salary for Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary in the US is $84,290.

What is the job outlook for Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

The role is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 14,500 workers.

How do I become area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

The typical entry education is a Doctoral or professional degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

Our AI-durability model gives Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary a score of 0.35 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary has very high barrier to entry — very highly gated — extended graduate education, licensure, or years of specialised training are required.

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