Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Business Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 5.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 103,600 to 109,700 jobs. Its estimate of 7,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($99,080), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
103,600
Projected employment (2034)
109,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,600
Pay & Preparation
$99,080
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.25/5) • Instructing (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Learning Strategies (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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