DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Occupational Description:
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Balance of State | 30 | 5 | $72,948/yr | $2,845/yr | $52,043/yr | $60,722/yr | $73,423/yr | $87,052/yr | $97,297/yr |
| Minnesota | 780 | 29 | $87,305/yr | $3,667/yr | $53,751/yr | $63,986/yr | $80,071/yr | $102,895/yr | $129,800/yr |
| U S | 53,090 | 956 | $99,722/yr | $2,393/yr | $45,213/yr | $60,328/yr | $84,163/yr | $123,678/yr | $175,731/yr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,240 | $54,984/yr | N/A |
| Pharmacists | 400 | $65.54/hr | N/A |
| Veterinarians | 100 | $33.92/hr | N/A |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 60 | $28.87/hr | N/A |
| Biological Technicians | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
- Directs research of other teachers or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
- Acts as adviser to student organizations.
- Serves on faculty committee providing professional consulting services to government and industry.
- Conducts research in particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals.
- Advises students on academic and vocational curricula.
- Stimulates class discussions.
- Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
