Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. 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 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 2.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 35,800 to 36,500 jobs. Its estimate of 2,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($78,580), 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)
35,800
Projected employment (2034)
36,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,400
Pay & Preparation
$78,580
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Instructing (4.25/5) • Learning Strategies (4.12/5) • Writing (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5)
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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