Ministry Schools In Michigan
Ministry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 10 accredited ministry schools in Michigan. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in ministry in the state of Michigan, which encompasses ministry training at the following levels:
- Ministry Certificate
- Associates degree in Ministry
- Bachelors degree in Ministry
- Masters degree in Ministry
- PhD degree in Ministry
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Ministry Employment
| Michigan | 3,020 |
| National | 59,660 |
Of all of the ministry professionals that work in the US, approximately 5% work in Michigan state.
Employment Growth for Ministry professionals In Michigan
| 2,510 | 3,180 | 2,610 | 2,910 | 3,020 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Ministry is a growing field in Michigan. 510 more ministry professionals were working in Michigan in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of ministry professionals has grown by 20%. This growth is faster than the national trend for ministry professionals which shows a 13% increase in the number of ministry professionals working around the nation.
Ministry VS. All Professions salaries in Michigan
| $34,155 | $33,835 | $37,925 | $38,415 | $38,305 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ministry
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by ministry professionals is increasing in Michigan. The mean salary for ministry professionals in 2006 was $34,155 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $38,305 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ministry professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$21,000 |
25th percentile |
$26,640 |
50th percentile |
$36,380 |
75th percentile |
$47,155 |
90th percentile |
$58,820 |
Thus, ministry professionals' salaries grew by 11% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 180% pay differential between the highest paid ministry professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of ministry in Michigan.
Average Salaries for Ministry professionals and related professions in Michigan
Christian Counseling |
$42,275 |
Ministry |
$38,305 |
Theology |
$55,835 |
In Michigan, ministry professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Ministry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 14 |
The number of students graduating from the 10 accredited ministry schools in Michigan is decreasing. In 2006, 237 students graduated from ministry courses in Michigan. And in 2010, 222 students graduated.
There was a decrease in the number of ministry school degree or certificate graduates in Michigan by 6%. A majority of these graduates, or 43%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in ministry.