Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$83,980
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+7% projected 2024–2034
What They Do
Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level.
Programs That Prepare You
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