Computer Science Instructors, Postsecondary
| Description |
OES Code: 31226 |
Computer science instructors provide college-level education in subjects such as computer engineering, programming, or information systems theory. This includes preparing and giving lectures, assignments, and exams, and supervising laboratory sessions. Research-oriented responsibilities inclued designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and publishing the findings.
Wages
For this occupation, it is not feasible to calculate an hourly wage. However, the mean annual wage for postsecondary computer science instructors in California is $61,623.
Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey
Hours & Benefits
Computer science instructors have flexible schedules, depending on the courses they teach, and the amount of consulting and research they do. Some work additional hours as department heads, or advising students, helping them to select and schedule classes. Some instructors work as part-time or adjunct faculty, in addition to non-academic jobs they may have.
Employment Projections
| Employment 1998 |
4,800 |
| Projected Employment 2008 |
8,000 |
| Percent Change 1998-2008 |
66.7% |
| Separations 1998-2008 |
1,800 |
Employment Trends by California County
Advancement
Advancement to administrative positions usually requires a doctoral degree, especially at four-year institutions.
Getting the Job & Other Information
Computer science instructors with graduate degrees have better job prospects in colleges and universities. This is because among those having graduate-level degrees, many are lured away from academic jobs by opportunities in business, leaving a competitive field containing fewer highly-qualified applicants.
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