Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 59'900 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 70'928 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Studiengangsleiter/in (Hochschule)
You lead a degree programme and actively shape the academic curriculum.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You take full responsibility for a degree programme. You plan the curriculum, lead the team, and coordinate all academic processes.
As a Studiengangsleiter/in (Hochschule), you hold the main responsibility for an entire degree programme. You shape the curriculum, lead your team, and ensure high-quality teaching. Your core tasks also include budget management, personnel management, and the strategic positioning of the programme. You combine pedagogy with leadership skills.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEducation & Teaching
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Educator. Based on 401 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'150 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 60'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 64'350 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 72'000 | 33 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'445 | 18 |
| Valais | CHF 68'250 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 65'000 | 103 |
| Berne | CHF 63'700 | 14 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 58'000 | 20 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 62'506 | 33 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 61'492 | 202 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 60'000 | 63 |
| Education | CHF 56'000 | 66 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Studiengangsleiter/in
Official education path
Entry typically requires a completed university degree and years of professional experience in university management or teaching.
Typical training path
Studiengangsleiter/in
Prerequisites
- Ability for conceptual and structured thinking
- Coordination and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills and confident presence
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Confident presence
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Strong communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in planning meetings with lecturers. You discuss the next semester modules. Then you review budget requests. You also coordinate admission deadlines for new students.
- You design the curriculum and adapt it to current requirements.
- You hire qualified lecturers and coordinate their teaching assignments.
- You lead the academic and administrative team and manage task distribution.
- You organise admission procedures, exams, and key academic events for students.
- You oversee financial planning, monitor budgets, and secure teaching resources.
- You develop marketing strategies and position the programme in the education market.
- You initiate research projects and promote scientific collaboration within the department.
Working conditions
You work primarily at universities, universities of applied sciences, or similar educational institutions. Your workplace includes administrative offices, seminar rooms, and conference rooms for academic meetings.
Strengths
- Conceptual thinking
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Strong communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Balancing interests
- Time management
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