Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+7% projected 2024โ€“2034

What They Do

Health specialties teachers at colleges and universities prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals through classroom instruction, laboratory work, and clinical supervision. They develop and deliver lectures on topics ranging from pharmacology and diagnostic techniques to patient care and medical ethics, depending on their area of expertise. These instructors create course materials, design hands-on learning experiences, and evaluate student performance through exams, practical demonstrations, and clinical assessments. Beyond teaching, they maintain office hours to advise students on academic and career matters, serve on department committees, and often continue their own research or clinical practice to stay current in their fields.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies(masters)Oregon Health & Science University, OR
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$272,682
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$262,499
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
$259,378
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)Tufts University, MA
$254,466
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Illinois Chicago, IL
$250,706
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Saint Louis University, MO
$249,068
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Avery Point, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Connecticut-Stamford, CT
$247,820
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Florida, FL
$246,053
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)University of Illinois Chicago, IL
$243,437
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
$242,474
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(grad-cert)Saint Louis University, MO
$240,137
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$238,129
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Marquette University, WI
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, MN
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Augusta University, GA
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Metropolitan State University, MN
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Oregon Health & Science University, OR
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)George Washington University, DC
$234,309
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences(masters)Boston University, MA
$234,309

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