Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 4.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 43,900 to 46,100 jobs. Its estimate of 3,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($96,980), 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)

43,900

Projected employment (2034)

46,100

Projected change (2024–2034)

5%

Annual openings (projected average)

3,200

Pay & Preparation
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$96,980

Doctoral or professional degree

None

None

Essential Skills

Instructing (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Learning Strategies (3.88/5)

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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