Compare Economists & Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Economists $143,100
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Economists
Economists
Low
Instructing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Economists
Economists
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Economists
Economists

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Economists
Economists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Economists
Economists

2 related certifications

Certification for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

0 related certifications