How much does community college professors make and what are the benefits to this profession?

Well...here's my story put short. I was in the nursing program until now (1 yr total) and realized that I don't want to be a nurse nor want to put up doing that for the rest of my life. I want a career that I'm passionate about and something that I can say, "You know what, today was a bit stressful (cuz every job has its ups and down) but I'm willing to do this!" I changed my major to biology education...my goal is to finish my BA in this and then go on for my master's and work at a community college as a professor. All the nurses I've interviewed so far do not like their jobs (except a few) and all say to do something that is less stressful. I'm glad I made my decision early on...didn't want to be 50 yrs old trying to change my career if ya know what I mean. So my question is what are the benefits to becoming a community college professor and what is their mean salary? Oh, random question...what is your view on careers and why one should choose a profession based on heart or

...based on money cuz that is why I picked nrsg...the money...and realized that won't bring me happiness..

Sorry, but to say that you're not "passionate" about nursing tells me that you'd be less than "passionate" as a teacher as well. As a matter of fact, basing your choices on the dollar ... without a "passion" for the work ... really suggests to me, a former teacher, that you would be a very poor teacher at best (and I say this in the kindest manner I can think of).

Find something in the private sector, something that will not require you to work "with" the public. Mastering in biology could possibly lead to Lab work in a clinic or hospital and the pay should be at a level you might be satisfied with.

Good luck!