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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

General Information

Description

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Industry areas

  • Education & Training

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$38,040

State-by-state Salary

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$62,260
$18,520
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 57%
  • Master's degree 37%
  • Doctoral degree 3%
  • Some college 1%
  • High school 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Knowledge

  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
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