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What is a computer information science professor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer information science professor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.22 an hour? That's $85,740 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 159,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Information Science ProfessorUS Average
Salary
6.7

Avg. Salary $85,740

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.9

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.27%

Asian 12.18%

Black or African American 4.93%

Hispanic or Latino 7.22%

Unknown 4.56%

White 70.84%

Gender

female 13.33%

male 86.67%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
4.9

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.0

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a computer information science professor

  1. Explore computer information science professor education requirements

    Most common computer information science professor degrees

    Bachelor's

    42.9 %

    Master's

    35.7 %

    Doctorate

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer information science professor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Governance44.06%
    Object Oriented Programming20.55%
    Graduate Courses16.49%
    Algorithms14.72%
    Collaborative Learning4.18%
  3. Complete relevant computer information science professor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer information science professors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer information science professor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer information science professor resumes.
  4. Research computer information science professor duties and responsibilities

    • General instruction, class syllabus prep, testing, grading/implementing curricula while submitting quarterly reports on students progress to management.
    • Develop and utilize course syllabus by following departmental guidelines.
  5. Apply for computer information science professor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer information science professor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer information science professor salary

The average computer information science professor salary in the United States is $85,740 per year or $41 per hour. Computer information science professor salaries range between $53,000 and $138,000 per year.

Average computer information science professor salary
$85,740 Yearly
$41.22 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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