Theology Schools In Illinois

Illinois has 46 accredited theology schools where theology faculty who teach theology classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in theology in the state of Illinois, which encompasses theology training at the following levels:

Theology Certificate
Associates degree in Theology
Bachelors degree in Theology
Masters degree in Theology
PhD degree in Theology

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Professional Trends

Illinois Vs. National Theology Employment

Illinois	2,660
National	64,070

Of all of the theology professionals in the country, nearly 4% are in the state of Illinois.

Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2,870	2,740	2,730	2,500	2,660

Yellow: Actual Values

Theology is a shrinking field in Illinois. 210 less theology professionals were working in Illinois in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of theology has shrunk by 7% in Illinois. This decline is slower than the change in the number of theology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of theology professionals has grown by 15% from 2006 to 2010.

Theology VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$48,925	$49,435	$50,390	$49,335	$49,830
$46,261	$48,114	$49,602	$50,552	$51,250

Light Blue: Theology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Illinois, as the number of theology professionals is declining, the salaries earned by theology professionals are increasing. In 2006 theology professionals made a mean salary of $48,925 per year, and in 2010 they made $49,830 per year.

Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Illinois

10th percentile	$26,125
25th percentile	$35,075
50th percentile	$48,200
75th percentile	$62,060
90th percentile	$75,155

Thus, theology professionals' salaries grew by 2% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 188% pay differential between the highest paid theology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of theology in Illinois.

Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Illinois

Christian Counseling	$48,082
Ministry	$38,945
Theology	$49,830

In Illinois, theology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate	6
bachelor	70
master	74
doctor	22
Certificate	21
Total	193

The number of students graduating from the 46 accredited theology schools in Illinois is increasing. In 2006 there were 1,349 theology graduates from theology courses in Illinois and in 2010 there were 1,843 graduates.

There was an increase in the number of theology school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois by 37%. Most of these graduates, or 38%, earned an master's degree in theology.

Theology Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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