Salary for Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education Jobs

Updated: 2 Feb 2012
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Salary$41,133 - $138,312  
   
Bonus$110.00 - $28,695  
Profit Sharing$10.14 - $12,329  
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$41,547 - $142,877  
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Salary Range

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)$50,671 - $75,394
Arizona State University (ASU)$100,000 - $175,000
Michigan State University (MSU)$95,807 - $131,163
Emory University$67,500 - $180,000
University of Houston (UH)$79,500 - $132,000
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Education, College/University$42,386 - $121,373
Education$42,466 - $121,720
Medical Research$43,244 - $129,083
Technical College$39,898 - $118,064
Healthcare$45,497 - $130,152

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Key Statistics for Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education Jobs

Gender
Female
36%
female alumni
 
Male
64%
male alumni
Salary:$53,994 - $93,558 $61,357 - $115,442
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
14%
5-9 years
11%
10-19 years
29%
20 years or more
43%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Doctorate (PhD)$51,739 - $153,360
Bachelor's Degree$29,933 - $107,874
Doctorate (PhD), Psychology$42,124 - $120,805
Doctorate (PhD), Mathematics$58,466 - $162,188
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$41,341 - $86,838
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 90% dental benefits Dental: 65%
vision benefits Vision: 47% employee benefits None: 9%

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Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education

Salary Range

$41,547 - $142,877
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Associate Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
$42,238 - $104,164
Assistant Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education
$37,452 - $86,519
High School Teacher
$28,974 - $68,232
 
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Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education

Salary Range

$41,547 - $142,877
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Dean of Graduate Studies
$56,177 - $189,164
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization
$32,399 - $108,830
Chairman
$50,692 - $315,203
 

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College Professor Salary Information

According to PayScale’s salary survey data, the median college coach salary ranges from around $40,000 to around $140,000 annually. What accounts for such a broad salary range? The college where a professor teaches, experience level, the specific job title, qualifications, employment status and other factors all come into play. The chart comparing the median College Professor Salary by Employer Name shows high salary ranges at a number of colleges and universities. Two that particularly stand out are the University of Pennsylvania and Emory University with salaries ranging over $200,000. Almost all the schools listed, though, show median salaries that extend into the triple digits. If you’re just starting your academic career, you may have to wait a few years before reaching that higher salary potential. In general, regardless of location or specialty, professors can expect to earn higher salaries over time. To see a typical salary progression over 20 years, take a look at the chart showing median College Professor Salary by Years Experience.

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