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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas

Thinking about a career as a Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas? Below are the key facts. Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What do Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Texas?

For philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary working in Texas, the median annual wage is $79,790 per year.Annual wages span from $49,490 at the 10th percentile to $141,540 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $49,490 n/a
25th percentile $62,640 n/a
Median (50th) $79,790 $0.00
75th percentile $108,570 n/a
90th percentile $141,540 n/a
Salary ranges for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Texas nationwide is 0.84, suggesting fewer philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $71,584 per year ($34.42/hour), exceeding the Texas median.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Texas vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 994,910 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.. In Texas alone, around 1,560 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 330 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Texas Metros for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

These are the Texas metros with the most philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Texas.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 350 $76,190
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 270 $91,430
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 200 $99,690
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 190 $71,980
El Paso, TX 100 $82,690
Abilene, TX 40 $63,290
College Station-Bryan, TX 30 $95,450
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 30 $76,250

Top States for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

View the states that employ the most philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
New York 1,850
California 1,640
Texas 1,560
Illinois 1,270
Pennsylvania 1,250
Massachusetts 970
New Jersey 930
Ohio 750
North Carolina 670
Indiana 630
Florida 590
Virginia 580
Maryland 550
Tennessee 540
Michigan 500
Colorado 490
Arizona 490
Minnesota 470
Missouri 380
Washington 350

Highest-Paying States for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Where philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary earn the most: philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual 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

Skills

Top philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension  4.2 / 5
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5
Speaking  4.1 / 5
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5
Instructing  4.1 / 5
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5
Active Listening  4.1 / 5
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5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Philosophy and Theology  4.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.6 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.2 / 5
0
5
History and Archeology  3.5 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.1 / 5
0
5
Law and Government  3.0 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
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5
Speech Clarity  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
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5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary typically:

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Write articles and books.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Getting Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Coaching and Developing Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Google Docs In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

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Also Known As

Adjunct Faculty Member, Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Philosophy Professor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Biblical Studies Professor, Church History Teacher, Church Music Professor, College Faculty Member, College Professor, Divinity Professor, Divinity Teacher, Eastern Philosophy Professor, Educator.

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