Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Business Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move98.2% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $99,080
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  2. Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.9% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $98,070
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  3. Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97.9% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $84,290
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  4. Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $79,940
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  5. Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.7% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 39% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $75,870
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  6. Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97.9% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $80,340
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  7. Education Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Education Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Education Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 39% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $75,350
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  8. Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move98% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $77,570
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  9. Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97.9% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Geography Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $97,590
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  10. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 31% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $85,020
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  11. Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97.3% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $99,650
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  12. Political ScientistsCareer Change96.6% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Political Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Political Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 15% higher.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $142,080
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  13. SociologistsCareer Change97% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Sociologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Sociologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 14% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $106,030
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  14. Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.8% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $80,340
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  15. Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move97.5% skill match

    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (98% match). Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 38% lower.

    Current median salary
    $123,920
    Target median salary
    $76,590
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.