Theology Schools In Minnesota
Theology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 27 accredited theology schools in Minnesota. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in theology in the state of Minnesota, 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
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Minnesota Vs. National Theology Employment
| Minnesota | 1,320 |
| National | 64,070 |
Of all of the theology professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Minnesota.
Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Minnesota
| 730 | 1,230 | 1,190 | 1,200 | 1,320 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Minnesota, theology is a growing field. In 2010 there were 590 more theology professionals working in Minnesota than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of theology has grown by 81% in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota
| $46,975 | $49,125 | $52,420 | $53,770 | $52,065 |
| $45,649 | $48,094 | $49,813 | $50,330 | $51,158 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Theology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of theology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to theology professionals are increasing in Minnesota. In 2006 theology professionals made a mean salary of $46,975 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,065 per year.
Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Minnesota
10th percentile |
$29,425 |
25th percentile |
$37,170 |
50th percentile |
$50,505 |
75th percentile |
$61,795 |
90th percentile |
$76,305 |
Thus, theology professionals' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Minnesota state, within the field of theology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid theology professionals earn 159% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Minnesota
Christian Counseling |
$50,282 |
Ministry |
$47,060 |
Theology |
$52,065 |
In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
71 |
master |
31 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
15 |
| Total | 126 |
The number of students graduating from the 27 accredited theology schools in Minnesota is increasing. In 2006 there were 940 theology graduates from theology courses in Minnesota and in 2010 there were 979 graduates.
Thus there was a 4% percent increase in the number of theology school degree or certificate graduates in Minnesota. A majority of these graduates, or 56%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology.