Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Career B (or your target career)
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
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Comparison table
| Metric | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $98,070 | $78,760 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 16,970 | 57,720 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | Doctoral Degree |
| Job zone | 5 | 5 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening, Active Learning | Reading Comprehension, Instructing, Writing, Speaking, Learning Strategies |
| Related careers | Special Education Teachers, Elementary School, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Self-Enrichment Teachers, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary, Instructional Coordinators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
89%
16 of 18 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
0
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
- Instructing+0.1 level
- Writing—
- Speaking—
- Active Listening+0.3 level
- Learning Strategies+1.0 level
- Active Learning—
- Critical Thinking—
- Monitoring+0.4 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Social Perceptiveness+0.3 level
- Time Management+0.1 level
- Service Orientation—
- Coordination+0.1 level
- Persuasion—
Only in English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Negotiation
Only in Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- None