College Teaching

A relatively large proportion of applied mathematical economics majors (and a somewhat smaller proportion of economics majors) have chosen to pursue careers as college teachers. Today, the acquisition of a Ph.D. degree is essential for employment in all 4-year, and most 2-year, colleges. To find out more about graduate study in economics, click here.

If you are interested in a career in college teaching, don't let the cost of graduate school deter you. The vast majority of students in Ph.D. programs in economics receive assistantships or fellowships that cover the cost of tuition and provide an annual income of $9,000-$14,000 per year.

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in college teaching are encouraged to discuss this possibility with a member of the economics department.

Related Links:

The Chronicle's listing of salaries from the AAUP's annual salary survey: This provides information in average salaries by academic rank at most U.S. colleges and universities. (Note that economic salaries are substantially higher than average faculty salaries.)
Job Openings for Economists: Information on job openings for economists. There are usually more job openings listed in the fall prior to the annual job market at the ASSA meetings.
Survey of the Labor Market for New Ph.D.s in Economics: A collection of studies of labor market expectations and outcomes derived from survey responses. These studies provide information on the demand for and supply of faculty members with particular fields, as well as detailed information on salaries by academic rank and institution type.

Please send any comments, suggestions, or questions to John Kane at kane@oswego.edu.