▼19%
$65,195
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$44k
MEDIAN
$65k
90%
$98k
The average salary for an Academic Director is $65,195
Base Salary
$44k - $98k
Bonus
$695 - $21k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$44k - $99k
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What Do Academic Directors Do?
Academic Director Tasks
- Oversee curriculum and content development, revisions, and evaluations.
- Review data to update strategies.
- Interact with the public, the media, students, faculty, staff, and prospective students.
- Manage staff to ensure course materials, instruction, reception, and facilities are up to standards.
- Research and make recommendations about technology and instructional delivery.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
71.9%
Male
28.1%
This data is based on 114 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
88%
Dental
76%
Vision
64%
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