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How to become area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$85,020
25th–75th pct. $65,660–$110,710
Top pay (est.)
$208,500
Top 10% $160,420
Pay in 5 years
$97,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$112,600est.
$96,800–$130,700
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
1,000 openings / yr

How to become area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Writing
4.9
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Speaking
4.8
Active Listening
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Learning Strategies
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Instructing
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.0
English Language
6.0
Sociology and Anthropology
5.1
Philosophy and Theology
4.7
History and Archeology
4.6
Communications and Media
4.5
Foreign Language
4.4
Geography
4.2

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersCoaching and Developing Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityNear Vision

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
61%
Master's degree
31%
Post-doctoral training
4%
Post-master's certificate
3%
Professional degree
1%

Training before entry

None / short demo
37%
Up to 1 month
23%
1–2 years
15%
2–4 years
11%
6–12 months
7%
3–6 months
5%
1–3 months
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
42%
2–4 years
25%
4–6 years
14%
Over 10 years
6%
6–8 years
6%
None
5%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.