How much does a College Professor - Philosophy make in the United States? The average College Professor - Philosophy salary in the United States is $109,700 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,300 and $174,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

College Professor - Philosophy Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile College Professor - Philosophy Salary $64,996 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile College Professor - Philosophy Salary $86,300 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile College Professor - Philosophy Salary $109,700 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile College Professor - Philosophy Salary $174,200 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile College Professor - Philosophy Salary $232,924 US April 24, 2024
25% $86,300 10% $64,996 90% $232,924 75% $174,200 $109,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The College Professor - Philosophy develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Teaches courses in the discipline area of philosophy. Being a College Professor - Philosophy collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. In addition, College Professor - Philosophy typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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