Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 2.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 26,800 to 27,300 jobs. Its estimate of 1,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($80,260), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
26,800
Projected employment (2034)
27,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,800
Pay & Preparation
$80,260
Doctoral or professional degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Instructing (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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