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How to become family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$75,870
25th–75th pct. $57,410–$99,320
Top pay (est.)
$170,000
Top 10% $130,790
Pay in 5 years
$86,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$99,100est.
$85,300–$115,100
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.4%
200 openings / yr

How to become family and consumer sciences 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 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Speaking
4.8
Reading Comprehension
4.6
Active Listening
4.2
Instructing
4.2
Learning Strategies
4.2
Active Learning
4.1
Writing
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
5.7
Education and Training
5.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.5
Mathematics
4.1
Administrative
4.1
Psychology
3.9
Sociology and Anthropology
3.8

What the work involves

Training and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Doctoral degree
48%
Master's degree
36%
Post-bachelor's certificate
8%
Bachelor's degree
4%
Post-secondary certificate
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
35%
Up to 1 month
22%
2–4 years
20%
1–3 months
13%
6–12 months
3%
3–6 months
2%
1–2 years
2%
Over 10 years
1%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

4–6 years
31%
2–4 years
27%
6–12 months
13%
8–10 years
10%
None
9%
1–2 years
8%
Over 10 years
2%

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 family and consumer sciences 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.