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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Role Overview

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recommended Majors

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. Philosophy. Ethics. Applied and Professional Ethics. Philosophy, Other. Religion/Religious Studies. Buddhist Studies. Christian Studies. Hindu Studies. Talmudic Studies. Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. Bible/Biblical Studies. Missions/Missionary Studies. Religious Education. Religious/Sacred Music. Worship Ministry. Theology/Theological Studies. Divinity/Ministry. Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies. Rabbinical Studies. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Urban Ministry. Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies. Religious/Canon Law. Bioethics/Medical Ethics.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$103,210
New York	$95,400
Maine	$90,280
Utah	$87,240
New Hampshire	$86,520
Virginia	$83,570
Massachusetts	$82,880
Connecticut	$81,700
Arizona	$80,180
Rhode Island	$79,810
Texas	$79,790
Oregon	$79,270
North Carolina	$78,910
Vermont	$78,490
Washington	$78,200

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Median Annual Salary

$78,050

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.7%

Avg. annual openings

2.0k

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