Theology Schools In Oregon
There are 16 accredited theology schools in Oregon for faculty who teach theology classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in theology in the state of Oregon, 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
Oregon Vs. National Theology Employment
| Oregon | 4,190 |
| National | 64,070 |
Of all of the theology professionals that work in the US, approximately 7% work in Oregon state.
Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Oregon
| 4,410 | 4,670 | 4,690 | 4,360 | 4,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Oregon, theology is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 220 less theology professionals working in Oregon than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of theology has shrunk by 5% in Oregon. 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 Oregon
| $49,160 | $50,240 | $51,200 | $55,455 | $56,020 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Theology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by theology professionals is increasing in Oregon. Theology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $49,160 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $56,020 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$31,205 |
25th percentile |
$40,980 |
50th percentile |
$52,040 |
75th percentile |
$68,060 |
90th percentile |
$85,365 |
Thus, theology professionals' salaries grew by 12% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Oregon state, within the field of theology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid theology professionals earn 174% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Oregon
Christian Counseling |
$49,560 |
Ministry |
$42,995 |
Theology |
$56,020 |
In Oregon, theology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oregon
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
26 |
master |
16 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 53 |
As the number of theology professionals is decreasing in Oregon state, the number of students graduating from the 16 accredited theology schools in Oregon state is increasing. In 2006 there were 524 theology graduates from theology courses in Oregon and in 2010 there were 546 graduates.
Thus there was a 4% percent increase in the number of theology school degree or certificate graduates in Oregon. 49% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in theology.