Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Engineering 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. Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.2% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $96,980
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  2. Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move95.9% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $93,250
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  3. Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move95.5% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $103,170
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  4. Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.9% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $96,870
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  5. Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move94.7% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $79,940
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  6. NeurologistsCareer Change94.8% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Neurologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 127% higher.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $248,560
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  7. Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $101,420
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  8. Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.8% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Economics Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Economics Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $123,920
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  9. Business Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.1% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $99,080
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  10. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.5% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $80,250
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  11. Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.3% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $77,270
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  12. Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move95.9% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Geography Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $97,590
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  13. Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move96.4% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% 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 31% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $75,870
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    5
  14. Atmospheric and Space ScientistsCareer Change96.8% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Atmospheric and Space Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Atmospheric and Space Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 9% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $99,070
    Current Job Zone
    5
    Target Job Zone
    4
  15. Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move94.7% skill match

    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 26% lower.

    Current median salary
    $109,270
    Target median salary
    $80,340
    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.