Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in computer science.
About the profession
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Occupation on screen: Business Teachers, Postsecondary (O*NET 25-1011.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1021.00), which is how Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$175K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $49,770 - $81,115/year With equity/bonuses: $54,747 - $97,338 Top markets (SF/NYC): $57,235 - $97,338 Execute core tasks using Instructing under…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. 10am, Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $34,839 - $73,004 Year 2-3: Junior level $81,115 - $106,837 Year 4-6: Mid level $106,837 - $115,834 Year 7-10: Senior level $115,834 - $150,995 Year 10+:…
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💰 Salary Range
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