How much does a engineering professor make?

In the U.S., experience, tenure, location, and the kind and size of the school can all affect an engineering professor’s pay. Large universities may expect research and grant work as well as teaching, while community colleges focus more on teaching; hours worked can matter too.

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Excludes “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021).

What's a typical day like?

A typical day might start with a lecture on mechanics or robotics, then a lab where students test ideas. Later, the professor grades work, advises students, or researches and writes a grant proposal.

In the U.S., study engineering in college and then usually earn a Ph.D. in an engineering field; four-year universities typically expect a doctorate. Some community colleges or part-time jobs may accept a master’s degree instead.

Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)

Good for people who like helping and teaching and figuring things out.

Surprise: engineering professors may write grant proposals to ask outside funders for research money—a core task listed for this occupation.