Theology Schools In Michigan
In Michigan, there are 31 accredited schools where theology classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the theology academic community in Michigan, and the future trends in 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
Michigan Vs. National Theology Employment
| Michigan | 2,420 |
| National | 64,070 |
Of all of the theology professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Michigan state.
Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Michigan
| 1,750 | 2,160 | 2,000 | 2,180 | 2,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Michigan, the field of theology is growing. There were 670 more theology professionals working in Michigan in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Michigan, this field has grown by 38% in four years. This growth is faster than the national trend for theology professionals which shows a 15% increase in the number of theology professionals working around the nation.
Theology VS. All Professions salaries in Michigan
| $46,680 | $46,965 | $53,810 | $55,755 | $55,835 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Theology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Michigan, as the number of theology professionals is growing, the salaries earned by theology professionals are increasing. In 2006 theology professionals made a mean salary of $46,680 per year, and in 2010 they made $55,835 per year.
Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$28,040 |
25th percentile |
$37,330 |
50th percentile |
$52,875 |
75th percentile |
$69,665 |
90th percentile |
$89,730 |
This represents a 16% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Michigan state, within the field of theology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid theology professionals earn 220% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Michigan
Christian Counseling |
$42,275 |
Ministry |
$38,305 |
Theology |
$55,835 |
Theology professionals in Michigan earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
14 |
bachelor |
51 |
master |
29 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 109 |
As the number of theology professionals is increasing in Michigan state, the number of students graduating from the 31 accredited theology schools in Michigan state is decreasing. In 2006 there were 754 theology graduates from theology courses in Michigan and in 2010 there were 648 graduates.
Thus there was a 14% percent decrease in the number of theology school degree or certificate graduates in Michigan. Most of these graduates, or 47%, earned a bachelor's degree in theology.