Theology Schools In Washington State

Theology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 17 accredited theology schools in Washington State. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the theology academic community in Washington State, 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

Washington State Vs. National Theology Employment

Washington State	1,080
National	64,070

Of all of the theology professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Washington State state.

Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Washington State

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
480	820	780	940	1,080

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of theology professionals is growing in Washington State. In 2010 there were 600 more theology professionals working in Washington State than there were in 2006. This represents a 125% growth in the field. 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 Washington State

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$52,420	$55,155	$55,405	$54,065	$54,310
$48,545	$50,054	$51,159	$52,682	$54,489

Light Blue: Theology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of theology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to theology professionals are increasing in Washington State. Theology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $52,420 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $54,310 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Washington State

10th percentile	$31,015
25th percentile	$40,895
50th percentile	$52,805
75th percentile	$64,645
90th percentile	$79,910

This represents a 3% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Washington State state, within the field of theology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid theology professionals earn 158% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Washington State

Christian Counseling	$58,870
Ministry	$57,590
Theology	$54,310

In Washington State, theology professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Washington State

associate	2
bachelor	24
master	14
doctor	3
Certificate	4
Total	47

As the number of theology professionals is increasing in Washington State state, the number of students graduating from the 17 accredited theology schools in Washington State state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 388 theology graduates from theology courses in Washington State and in 2010 there were 449 graduates.

This represents a 16% increase in the number of theology degree or certificate school graduates in Washington State state. Most of these graduates, or 51%, earned an bachelor's degree in theology.

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