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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,564 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,424 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,664 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,649 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,616 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,593 | $30.57 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $61,830 | $29.73 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $57,531 | $27.66 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $54,951 | $26.42 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $54,429 | $26.17 | --0.4% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 236 | 34% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 792 | 25% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 641 | 21% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 752 | 19% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 226 | 17% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 818 | 15% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,255 | 14% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 939 | 14% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 835 | 14% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 803 | 14% |
| 11 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 679 | 14% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 677 | 14% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 411 | 14% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 134 | 14% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,703 | 13% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 135 | 13% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 258 | 12% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 224 | 12% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 66 | 11% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 683 | 10% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $71,595 |
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology
Oklahoma State University
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology
Theological And Ministerial Studies
Deacon Dr. Steve Kramer D.Min.: Once a student has completed their M.Div. (Masters of Divinity) or MA (Masters in Theology) they would return to the diocese who sponsored them for their studies to begin their vocation as priests for the Roman Catholic Church. However, we also have lay students earning their degree in theology who may be going on to teach in the Catholic school system or to begin employment with a diocese/archdiocese in various capacities (Administration, Director of Religious Education, or Pastoral Associate).
Dr. Sarah Donovan: The field of education needs to continue to professionalize like healthcare fields. Teachers from accredited programs with certification will earn a higher salary.
Teachers are in high demand in many states, and some school districts are offering incentives. Many of these incentives require teachers to make a commitment to the school and community for a number of years.
Graduate programs are now available online and in person. Graduate degrees in education need not be completed quickly nor are they necessarily about 'finishing.' I think there is a lot to gain from taking one class per semester or one graduate class each summer to nurture ongoing collaboration with education faculty and higher education communities. The graduate peers and faculty become another network of support, and each course can contribute to salary bumps. Also, some school districts will pay or supplement graduate courses as ongoing professional development.