How Much Do Professors Make? Salary, Tenure & Reality

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Academic Career 

9/9/25

Dive into the world of academia with valuable career insights and job tips from English Professor Tom Kitts.  Tom has spent 45 years teaching English at St. John’s University - when he wasn’t in the classroom, he was busy with his cool side gig - writing books about Rock 'n Roll legends like Ray Davies, John Fogerty, and Richie Furay.

In our chat, we don’t just talk music - we dig into what an English degree can actually do for you in today’s job market. Is academia a good career, the life of a professor.

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