Philosophy Teacher (Community College / High School)

Teaches intro philosophy, ethics, or logic at community colleges and some high schools.

A day in the life

Teaches a logic class where students untangle tricky arguments, then runs the school's Ethics Bowl team.

Pay over a career

Starting

$40k

Typical

$60k

High

$90k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in philosophy for community colleges.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Philosophy, Education.

Outlook

Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI tutors explain arguments, but running class discussions and Ethics Bowl practice stay human; jobs are few.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP English Language, Speech and debate, AP Psychology.

• Join the National High School Ethics Bowl
• Tutor classmates in writing
• Join speech and debate

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1126.

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