Theology Schools In Virginia
Theology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 30 accredited theology schools in Virginia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the theology academic community in Virginia, 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
Virginia Vs. National Theology Employment
| Virginia | 1,560 |
| National | 64,070 |
Of all of the theology professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Virginia state.
Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Virginia
| 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,440 | 1,460 | 1,560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Theology is a growing field in Virginia. There were 290 more theology professionals working in Virginia in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of theology professionals has grown by 23%. This is faster than the trend for theology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of theology professionals has grown by 15% between 2006 and 2010.
Theology VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia
| $44,575 | $47,280 | $48,650 | $49,280 | $52,750 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 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 Virginia. In 2006 theology professionals made a mean salary of $44,575 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,750 per year.
Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Virginia
10th percentile |
$26,480 |
25th percentile |
$32,615 |
50th percentile |
$47,860 |
75th percentile |
$62,790 |
90th percentile |
$82,980 |
Thus, theology professionals' salaries grew by 15% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 213% 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 Virginia.
Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Virginia
Christian Counseling |
$47,050 |
Ministry |
$42,895 |
Theology |
$52,750 |
Theology professionals in Virginia earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
35 |
master |
20 |
doctor |
11 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 74 |
The number of students graduating from the 30 accredited theology schools in Virginia is increasing. In Virginia, there were 1,151 graduates in 2006. And there were 2,690 graduates from theology courses in 2010.
This represents a 134% increase in the number of theology degree or certificate school graduates in Virginia state. 47% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in theology.