At AcademicJobs.com, explore top faculty pay from 2025 data. Health faculty avg $127K US, engineering $122K.
Faculty roles offer high pay in STEM, with BLS 2025 projecting 8% growth. Health, engineering lead; US avgs 10% above global.
Tenure tracks yield rewards; publications, grants boost salaries. Demand high in digital fields.
Job security, higher pay; full professors in STEM avg $150K+.
Entry-level like assistants; path to tenure, competitive pay in high-demand fields.
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Based on OECD/BLS 2025 data, these disciplines offer top pay, especially in high-income countries.
| Rank | Job Title | Category | Description | Global Avg Salary | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Faculty | Academic | Teaches law; JD/PhD required. | $160,000+ | Search |
| 2 | Health Faculty | Academic | Teaches medicine/nursing; PhD/MD required. | $127,000 | Search |
| 3 | Engineering Faculty | Academic | Research/teaching in engineering; PhD. | $122,000 | Search |
| 4 | Business Faculty | Academic | Teaches business/management; PhD/DBA. | $117,000 | Search |
| 5 | Computer Science Faculty | Academic | Research in CS; PhD. | $115,000 | Search |
| 6 | Economics Faculty | Academic | Teaches economics; PhD. | $110,000 | Search |
| 7 | Physical Sciences Faculty | Academic | Research in physics/chem; PhD. | $100,000 | Search |
| 8 | Social Sciences Faculty | Academic | Research in sociology/psych; PhD. | $95,000 | Search |
| 9 | Biological Sciences Faculty | Academic | Teaches biology; PhD. | $90,000 | Search |
| 10 | Humanities Faculty | Academic | Teaches history/art; PhD. | $80,000 | Search |
While these roles offer attractive salaries, they also come with unique advantages and challenges.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High earning potential | Extended education and training required |
| Opportunity for research and innovation | Competitive job market |
| Job security with tenure | Pressure to publish and secure funding |
| Intellectual freedom | Long working hours |
| Prestige and respect in field | Work-life balance challenges |
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