Professor of Education

Code: 25-1081.00

Also known as: Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Education Instructor, Education Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Special Education Professor

Description: When students need help, they turn to teachers for instruction. But who teaches the educators of tomorrow? Education Professors teach courses related to curriculum development, guidance, teacher education, counseling and other forms of instruction. Most Education Professors are required to have a doctoral degree.

Professor of Education

Typical wages


10% $30,380
25% $47,080
Median $65,440
75% $92,010
90% $130,110

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
77,300
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
81,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 6,200