Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $69,150 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is -.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $69,150 | ||
| National Hourly | - | ||
| Statewide Annual | $44,604 | $59,956 | $67,632 |
| Statewide Hourly | - | - | - |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 60 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 40 percent and an estmated 80 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing faster than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 2 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 60 | 80 | 3.45% | 2 |
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| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | 10 | 10 | 2.44% | 0 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary usually need Doctoral Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | 67% |
| Master's Degree | 23% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 7% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 4% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Philosophy | |
| Master's Degree | Philosophy | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | |
| Master's Degree | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | 100.0% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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